Antitrust News Feed

Dec 3, 2024

The CMA has issued a letter to local authorities regarding exclusivity clauses in street furniture contracts, particularly those related to advertising.

Dec 2, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has fined Premium Pázsit Kft. for failing to substantiate its claims of market leadership and product uniqueness.

Dec 2, 2024

The Danish Supreme Court has found that German engine manufacturer Deutz and its Danish dealer Diesel Motor Nordic violated competition laws by abusing their dominant position and entering into anti-competitive agreements.

Dec 2, 2024

The President of UOKiK has initiated an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by the ENEA Group, following searches conducted at three of its companies.

Dec 1, 2024

The Swedish Competition Authority has closed its investigation into fuel companies Circle K, OKQ8, and Preem after they voluntarily agreed to stop publicly publishing recommended fuel prices, addressing concerns of potential price coordination.

Nov 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, launches a campaign to alert consumers about the financial consequences of using 'buy now, pay later' services during the holiday shopping season.

Nov 28, 2024

The CCPC initiates legal proceedings against nationwide retailers for breaching sales pricing laws, focusing on Black Friday and winter sales periods.

Nov 28, 2024

The CCPC has taken action to protect consumers and ensure their rights are upheld amidst Homebase liquidation in Ireland.

Nov 28, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt found that the takeover of Inflection AI, Inc. by Microsoft Corporation did not fall under German merger control due to Inflection's minimal operations in Germany.

Nov 28, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) offers practical advice to consumers to help them make informed decisions and avoid deceptive offers during the Black Friday sales period.

Nov 28, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revealed the tariffs for distribution and transmission system operators for 2025, resulting in an 11% increase in costs for electricity and natural gas transport for businesses and households.

Nov 28, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Monzo for multiple breaches of the Retail Banking Order, including inaccurate survey results and failure to disclose required information.

Nov 28, 2024

High fuel margins are keeping pump prices inflated for motorists, with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressing worries about weakened competition in the fuel retail sector.

Nov 27, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency is investigating whether buyer Granolio d.d. engaged in unfair trading practices with its suppliers of agricultural and food products.

Nov 27, 2024

The Austrian Competition Authority and eight regional audit offices join forces to uncover bid rigging cartels and introduce a checklist for contracting authorities to prevent and detect collusive practices in public tenders.