Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
Beware of Silent Killer: Carbon Monoxide Sensors Under Inspection by Trade Inspection Authority
Nov 15, 2024
The Trade Inspection Authority has conducted checks on carbon monoxide sensors, revealing flaws in some models' construction and labeling.
German Bundeskartellamt
9th Franco-German Competition Day Focuses on AI and Retail Sector
Nov 14, 2024
The ninth Franco-German Competition Day in Paris highlighted discussions on generative artificial intelligence and competition issues in the retail sector, emphasizing the strong partnership between the Bundeskartellamt and the Autorité de la concurrence.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Construction Cartel: BWB Seeks €1.7M Fine Against Traunfellner
Nov 14, 2024
The Austrian competition authority is pursuing a €1.7 million fine against Traunfellner for its involvement in cartel activities related to construction projects in Lower Austria.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Parliament Accepts CCA 2023 Annual Report
Nov 14, 2024
The Croatian Parliament has accepted the Annual Report of the Croatian Competition Agency for 2023 after discussions by the Economy and Agricultural Committees.
Greek competition authority
Competition Authority Approves Acquisition of Exclusive Control in Healthcare Sector
Nov 14, 2024
The Competition Authority has unanimously approved the acquisition of exclusive control in the healthcare sector by a company, following a meeting on November 15, 2024.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Provides Tips for Safe Black Friday Shopping
Nov 14, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) launches an informative campaign to help consumers avoid misleading offers and make informed decisions during the Black Friday season.
Hungarian competition authority
Competition Authority Supports Measures for Housing Access
Nov 14, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority expresses support for measures aimed at facilitating access to housing through voluntary interest rate caps, promoting competition among banks.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Heat Supplier DEEM NL Goes Bankrupt, InWarmte Steps in as Emergency Supplier
Nov 14, 2024
DEEM NL, a Dutch heat supplier, has been declared bankrupt, leading to the appointment of InWarmte as an emergency supplier to ensure residents continue to receive heat.
Lithuanian competition authority
Competition Council Imposes Fines on Companies for Anti-Competitive Agreement in Lithuania
Nov 14, 2024
The Competition Council in Lithuania fined Giantera and 19 distributors for agreeing not to sell food supplements and cosmetics at prices lower than the supplier's prices, restricting discounts and promotions for consumers.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Council Conference on Food Industry in Latvia
Nov 13, 2024
The Competition Council is hosting a conference to analyze the dynamics of the food industry supply chain in Latvia and discuss price increases and future stability.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Council Focuses on Prohibited Agreements at the 9th Lawyers Forum
Nov 13, 2024
The 9th Lawyers Forum organized by the Latvian Competition Council highlighted prohibited agreements and related issues as the central theme for 2024.
European Commission (DMA)
Booking Holdings Designated as Gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act
Nov 13, 2024
Booking Holdings has been designated as a gatekeeper for Booking.com and must now comply with all obligations under the Digital Markets Act, allowing for more competitive pricing and data access for service providers.
Dutch ACM
ACM empowered to enforce EU rules on online platforms and search engines
Nov 13, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) can now enforce the European Platform-to-business Regulation (P2B Regulation) to ensure fair treatment of businesses on online platforms and search engines.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Takes Legal Action Against Homesavers for Price Display Violations
Nov 12, 2024
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) successfully prosecutes retailer Homesavers for failing to comply with price display laws.
Latvian competition authority
Latvia Proposes Holding Company Executives Liable for Antitrust Violations
Nov 12, 2024
Latvia's Ministry of Economics is proposing amendments to the Competition Law to hold company executives accountable for antitrust violations, aiming to increase their motivation to comply with competition rules.
