Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
European Competition Day in Budapest: Focus on Sustainability, Digital Markets, and AI
Oct 17, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority hosts the 50th European Competition Day in Budapest, featuring discussions on sustainability, the Digital Markets Act, and the implications of artificial intelligence.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Consumers Rate Internet and Mobile Telephony Services Highest
Oct 17, 2024
Internet and mobile telephony services were the most highly rated by Spanish consumers in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest CNMC Household Panel.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Wins in Court - Over Half a Billion Zloty Fine for Biedronka
Oct 17, 2024
A court upheld the decision of the President of UOKiK regarding unfair practices by Jeronimo Martins Polska, the owner of the Biedronka retail chain, resulting in a fine of over 506 million złoty.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to Springhead Funeral Services Limited for Breach of Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Springhead Funeral Services Limited for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to Nowakowski Ltd for Breaching Funerals Market Order
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Nowakowski Ltd for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to James Henry Funeral Services Over Breach of Market Investigation Order
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to James Henry Funeral Services for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to J Funerals for Breach of Market Investigation Order
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning letter to J Funerals for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to Harmony Group Holdings Ltd Over Funerals Market Investigation Order Breach
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Harmony Group Holdings Ltd for breaching the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Responds to Consumer Scotland's Inquiry on Green Heating in Scotland
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has shared its insights in response to Consumer Scotland's inquiry into consumer protection in the market for energy efficiency and low carbon heating products in Scotland.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK's 2023 Annual Report: Digital Version Released
Oct 17, 2024
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in Poland has published its annual report for 2023, detailing over 1000 decisions made by the President of UOKiK and fines totaling more than 612 million PLN.
Dutch ACM
ACM Cautions Against Misleading Discounts Ahead of Black Friday
Oct 17, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns retailers about offering fake discounts during Black Friday and the holidays to prevent consumers from being misled.
Irish competition authority
Rentalcars.com Corrects Misleading Information on Car Rental Websites
Oct 16, 2024
Rentalcars.com makes changes to its websites after being flagged for providing unclear and misleading information by consumer protection authorities in the EU.
Greek competition authority
Competition Authority Approves Joint Control Acquisition in Renewable Energy Sector
Oct 16, 2024
The Competition Authority has unanimously approved the acquisition of joint control by two companies in the renewable energy sector, ensuring no significant competition concerns arise.
Polish UOKiK
Allegations of Consumer Rights Violations Against Chinese-Owned E-Commerce Platform Temu
Oct 16, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has accused the e-commerce platform Temu, owned by a Chinese company, of breaching consumer rights by failing to provide clear information to buyers.
Czech competition authority
Competition Authority Conducts Surprise Inspection at Seznam.cz
Oct 15, 2024
The Office for the Protection of Competition is conducting an unannounced inspection at Seznam.cz, investigating potential abuse of dominance.
