Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Dutch ACM
Dutch Banks Permitted to Collaborate on Sustainability Reports by ACM
Aug 15, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved Dutch banks' collaboration to enhance the comparability of their sustainability reports, benefiting investors and promoting sustainable choices.
German Bundeskartellamt
Deutsche Bahn Agrees to Share Real-Time Data with Mobility Platforms
Aug 14, 2024
Deutsche Bahn AG has reached agreements with mobility platforms to provide real-time data on passenger rail services, complying with the Bundeskartellamt's ruling on abusive practices.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Investigates Decora Flooring Panels for Price Fixing Allegations
Aug 14, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure and conducted searches at the premises of Decora and its retailers over suspicions of illegal agreements on pricing.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Podcast Explores Impact of AI on Competition and Market Dynamics
Aug 13, 2024
The latest episode of the GVH Podcast featuring Dr. Tóth András discusses the examination of artificial intelligence's effects on market competition and consumer decision-making, including its influence on the use of smaller languages like Hungarian.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Concludes Investigation into Alleged Cartel Agreements in Road Construction Sector
Aug 13, 2024
The Austrian competition authority, BWB, has finalized its investigation into suspected cartel agreements involving road expansion joints and bridge bearings, targeting companies Mageba and Maurer.
Irish competition authority
Over 22,000 Consumers Seek Help from Ireland's Consumer Watchdog in First Half of 2024
Aug 13, 2024
In the first six months of 2024, over 22,000 consumers reached out to Ireland's consumer watchdog, the CCPC, for assistance with issues ranging from faulty goods to personal finance.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Cartel Court Imposes Fine on Bodner in Construction Cartel Case
Aug 12, 2024
The Austrian Cartel Court has fined Bodner EUR 1.05 million for participating in price-fixing and market allocation practices in the construction sector, following a request by the Federal Competition Authority.
Estonian competition authority
Elering AS seeks approval for gas network contract terms and transmission service prices
Aug 12, 2024
Elering AS has submitted an application to the Competition Authority for approval of gas network contract terms and transmission service prices.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Report on Internal Contracts within Correos Group
Aug 12, 2024
The CNMC has issued a report on internal contracting among certain companies within the Correos Group, focusing on competition concerns.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Cracks Down on Lack of Price Transparency in Car Washes and Parking Lots
Aug 12, 2024
The Polish competition authority conducted inspections on 84 parking lots and 125 car washes, revealing that nearly 23% of businesses fail to properly inform consumers about service prices.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Approves Acquisition in Agricultural Inputs Sector
Aug 11, 2024
The Hellenic Competition Commission has conditionally approved the acquisition of joint control over K. & N. Euthymiadis by Raidepostos and Certis Belchim in the agricultural inputs sector.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC sets remuneration for electricity distribution companies in 2020
Aug 11, 2024
The CNMC establishes the remuneration for electricity distribution companies for the year 2020, ensuring quality service and reducing losses in the distribution networks.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Seeks Input on Competition Law Settlement Procedures
Aug 11, 2024
The CCPC is seeking feedback on a new procedure for settling competition law investigations, allowing parties under investigation to reach agreements with the authority.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Green Claims on PET Bottles
Aug 11, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against several companies for potentially misleading environmental claims on mineral water and soft drink bottles.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Approves Methodology for Adjusting Remuneration in Natural Gas Transport and Distribution Services
Aug 11, 2024
The CNMC has established a methodology for calculating adjustments in the annual remuneration of gas transporters, regasifiers, and distributors for providing related products and services.
