Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
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.
Dutch ACM
ACM Warns Consumers Against Commercial Cancellation Service Providers
Nov 12, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) launches a campaign to caution consumers about paying for commercial cancellation service providers when they can cancel subscriptions themselves for free.
Dutch ACM
European Authorities Challenge Apple's Geo-Blocking Practices
Nov 12, 2024
European consumer authorities are taking action against Apple for potential violations of EU consumer protection law related to unequal access to Apple Media Services across European countries.
Polish UOKiK
Antitrust Investigation into Polish Canine Association
Nov 12, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure regarding potential anti-competitive practices by the Polish Canine Association, raising concerns about its impact on members' rights and market competition.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Provides Guidance for Using Trader Recommendation Sites
Nov 12, 2024
The CMA offers tips for consumers and advice for trader recommendation sites to ensure compliance with consumer law and protect users from potential risks.
Irish competition authority
CCPC and EU Authorities Urge Apple to Cease Geo-Blocking Practices on Its Services
Nov 11, 2024
The CCPC and other European consumer authorities are urging Apple to stop geo-blocking on its services following an investigation revealing potential breaches of regulations.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Businesses Willing to Engage in Anticompetitive Practices, Municipalities Becoming More Aware
Nov 10, 2024
A recent study by the Competition Council in Latvia reveals that every tenth Latvian company is ready to engage in anticompetitive practices, while municipalities are becoming more conscious of such issues.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Allows Joint Advertising Space Marketing by AdAlliance and Bauer
Nov 10, 2024
The Bundeskartellamt approves the collaboration between Bauer and AdAlliance to jointly market advertising space in popular magazine titles, despite concerns about potential limitations on competition.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Policy Presentation on Implementation in Latvia
Nov 10, 2024
Latvia's Competition Council will present findings on the implementation of competition policy from 2022 to 2024, including public opinion and stakeholders' awareness.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Concerns and Solutions for Infant Formula Market
Nov 8, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about regulations, lack of clear information for parents, limited competition, and high prices in the infant formula market, proposing potential solutions to address these issues.
Polish UOKiK
Vectra fined for abusive clauses affecting consumers
Nov 8, 2024
Vectra faces a hefty fine for imposing price increases on consumers based on inflation rates, leading to abusive contract clauses.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Provides Tips for Safe Black Friday Shopping
Nov 7, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) releases informative videos to help consumers make informed decisions during the Black Friday period, warning about misleading offers and encouraging conscious shopping.
Slovak competition authority
Antimonopoly Office of Slovakia Investigates Competition in Optical Fiber Networks Construction
Nov 7, 2024
The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic is conducting a sectoral investigation into the construction of new optical networks on power line poles and access to these networks, aiming to ensure fair competition and consumer benefits.
