Antitrust News Feed

Oct 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is laying the groundwork for implementing a feed-in tariff to ensure fair distribution of rising grid costs among all users, including large electricity producers.

Oct 2, 2024

A survey by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) shows that most consumers and businesses are willing to accept two-day mail delivery for certain types of mail, as long as it is reliable, with urgent mail requiring next-day delivery.

Oct 1, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released heat maps showing the distribution of warning and advisory letters sent to businesses suspected of breaking competition law, aiming to promote fair market conditions and protect consumers.

Oct 1, 2024

The French antitrust authority is investigating an agreement that allegedly led to the creation of a monopoly in the potentially infectious medical waste treatment market in a French overseas territory.

Oct 1, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an investigation into Notino, a beauty products retailer, for potentially misleading pricing practices on its website and mobile app.

Oct 1, 2024

A conference in Braga marked the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Iberian Electricity Market, discussing past experiences and future challenges in the energy markets.

Oct 1, 2024

The 20th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Iberian Electricity Market was celebrated with a conference discussing past experiences and future challenges in the energy markets.

Oct 1, 2024

A recent conference at the Law Faculty in Osijek discussed the implementation and impact of the Unfair Trading Practices Act on business practices in the food supply chain.

Oct 1, 2024

The Polish antitrust authority imposed fines totaling over 405 million PLN on KIA Poland and 11 of its dealers for engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy, limiting consumer choice and fair competition in the market.

Sep 30, 2024

The CNMC opens a public consultation on determining a reasonable profit for railway service facilities, crucial for transportation companies.

Sep 30, 2024

Former car dealer Patrick Doyle pleaded guilty to providing false information about a crashed second-hand car's history to a consumer, following a CCPC investigation.

Sep 30, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking feedback on the proposed adoption of revised Merger Guidelines through a public consultation.

Sep 30, 2024

STUDENAC d.o.o. from Omiš was fined EUR 132,000 by the Croatian Competition Agency for imposing unfair trading practices on its suppliers in the food supply chain.

Sep 30, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt's final report reveals issues of competition in the provision of EV charging electricity, suggesting measures to enhance competitive structures and promote electric mobility.

Sep 29, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission has fined Motor Oil (Hellas) Refineries for hindering an on-site inspection in the petroleum market, along with an individual, resulting in significant penalties.