Antitrust News Feed

Oct 25, 2024

Inspectors found damaged arms, loose screws, and other defects in trapezoidal lifts, with 7 out of 10 models failing to meet declared durability standards.

Oct 24, 2024

The Austrian Cartel Court significantly raises a fine against Palmers Textil Aktiengesellschaft from EUR 5,000 to EUR 100,000 for unlawfully proceeding with a merger before obtaining approval.

Oct 24, 2024

An antitrust agency conducted a study on marketing activities in the agricultural and food products supply chain, uncovering potential anticompetitive practices related to payments for marketing services.

Oct 24, 2024

A high percentage of households with minors are aware of and concerned about age-appropriate content on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, leading to increased use of parental control tools.

Oct 24, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority is reviewing the market situation of mandatory liability insurance for healthcare providers following concerns raised by the Estonian Dental Association regarding potential anticompetitive practices by insurer PZU.

Oct 24, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into SPAR SLOVENIJA for alleged breaches of agricultural regulations related to its significant market power in dealings with suppliers.

Oct 24, 2024

The EU Commission is organizing a workshop with Booking.com to discuss compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Oct 24, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provides feedback on the Welsh Government's consultation regarding inspection ratings for care home services and domiciliary support services.

Oct 24, 2024

Dutch sector organization ZuivelNL commits to using dairy farmers' contributions solely for milk-related activities, following an investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Oct 24, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled a new programme to aid the UK government's growth mission and Industrial Strategy, focusing on enhancing competition and innovation in key industries.

Oct 23, 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, high-speed broadband with speeds of 100 Mbps or more dominated the market in Spain, with fiber connections comprising a significant portion.

Oct 23, 2024

The Austrian Cartel Court has upheld the competition authority's appeal and imposed a fine of EUR 65,000 on Pirkl Carpentry for participating in anticompetitive practices in the construction and furniture carpentry sector.

Oct 23, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued recommendations for payment service providers to minimize the risks associated with fraudulent transactions.

Oct 22, 2024

The Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde and OECD held a joint workshop focusing on detecting and preventing bid rigging in public contracts, featuring insights from international experts and practical case studies.

Oct 22, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority issued an injunction to Eesti Keskkonnateenused AS regarding the prices set for waste collection additional services.