Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Council Initiates Further Investigation into Aviation Fuel Traders' Merger
Jun 12, 2024
The Latvian Competition Council has decided to conduct a detailed investigation into the merger of SIA 'BALTIC GROUND SERVICES LV' and SIA 'Gulfstream Oil' regarding their impact on competition in the aviation fuel market.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Construction Cartel: Fine Imposed on Pichler for Anticompetitive Practices
Jun 12, 2024
The Austrian competition authority seeks to impose a fine of EUR 110,000 on Pichler for participating in anticompetitive practices related to price fixing, market allocation, and information exchange in public and private construction tenders in Styria.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Evaluates Measures to Limit Deposits on Gambling Platforms
Jun 12, 2024
The CNMC assesses a new regulation introducing voluntary deposit limits for players across all gambling operators, aiming to balance consumer protection and market competition.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Imposes EUR 1.4 Million Fine on Fröschl for Participating in Construction Cartel
Jun 12, 2024
The Austrian Competition Authority successfully applied for a EUR 1.4 million fine against Fröschl for engaging in anticompetitive practices in the construction sector in Tyrol.
Danish competition authority
Kaufmann Fined for Illegal Information Exchange with Supplier
Jun 11, 2024
Kaufmann and two executives fined for unlawfully sharing information with supplier Hugo Boss, who also competes in the same market.
Estonian competition authority
Competition Authority Approves Lindström's Proposal on Contract Terms
Jun 11, 2024
The Competition Authority approved a proposal by Lindström to amend contract terms regarding rental services, following a scrutiny over excessively long termination periods.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Council to Address Illegal Agreement in Lighting Products Market
Jun 11, 2024
The Competition Council invites media representatives to a press conference to discuss an illegal agreement found in the lighting products market.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Closes Investigation on Intesa Sanpaolo and Isybank Transfer of Current Accounts
Jun 11, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority has accepted commitments from Intesa Sanpaolo and Isybank to address concerns over the transfer of 2 million customers' current accounts, ensuring clear information and consent.
Dutch ACM
ACM Fines Online Stores for Misleading Discounts
Jun 11, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined five online stores a total of 621,000 euros for using fake discounts, misleading consumers with inaccurate 'was-prices'.
Dutch ACM
ACM Study Reveals Impact of Telemarketing on Energy Contract Switching
Jun 11, 2024
One in ten consumers in the Netherlands switched energy contracts after receiving unsolicited offers via telemarketing or door-to-door sales, according to a recent ACM study.
Estonian competition authority
Competition Authority's Focus on Monopolistic Companies and Competition Services Restructuring in 2023
Jun 10, 2024
The Competition Authority's 2023 annual report highlights its supervision of monopolistic companies and proactive price control, along with internal restructuring efforts for enhanced efficiency.
Austrian competition authority
Miele/Metall Zug Merger Cleared with Conditions by Competition Court
Jun 10, 2024
The merger between Miele Beteiligungs-GmbH and Metall Zug AG has been approved by the competition court with certain conditions imposed.
Latvian competition authority
Latvia Introduces New Function for Competition Council to Support Public Buyers in Identifying Losses from Competition Violations
Jun 10, 2024
Latvia's Ministry of Economics has proposed amendments to the Competition Law to assist public buyers in recovering losses resulting from competition law violations, with the Competition Council set to provide methodological support.
Polish UOKiK
Heat Pumps Inspection Results
Jun 10, 2024
A recent joint inspection in Poland found that 94% of 36 heat pump models did not meet formal requirements, preventing 463 non-compliant devices from entering the market.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority's Recommendations for Enhancing Competition in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Sector
Jun 10, 2024
The Autorité in France has issued recommendations to improve competition and consumer support in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) sector, focusing on publicly accessible EVCI and private charging stations in collective housing.
