Antitrust News Feed

Sep 24, 2024

Former UPC customers in Poland are entitled to refunds for unauthorized services as the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issues a decision against the company.

Sep 23, 2024

CCA and OECD launch a project to enhance bid rigging prevention and compliance with competition law in public contracts across Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, and Romania.

Sep 23, 2024

CCA and OECD launch a project to assist countries in fighting bid rigging in public procurement, aiming to improve compliance with competition law and promote better practices in public contracts.

Sep 23, 2024

French authorities finalize recommendations on mobile app data protection, with a focus on balancing privacy and competition concerns.

Sep 23, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission's report for 2023 showcases significant interventions in the country's economic landscape, including fines imposed on banks and increased consumer surplus, along with extensive international presence and initiatives.

Sep 23, 2024

The Austrian Competition Authority imposed a fine of 1.25 million euros on Leithäusl for participating in cartel activities related to construction projects over a 15-year period.

Sep 23, 2024

The Netherlands ACM imposes penalties on cheese producer Lactalis Leerdammer for unilaterally changing milk prices, requiring negotiations with dairy farmers to establish a transparent pricing system.

Sep 22, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority will present the latest volume of the Competition Mirror book series at the upcoming 50th European Competition Day in Budapest, discussing competition law, sustainability, digital markets, and artificial intelligence.

Sep 22, 2024

Enérgya VM Gestión de Energía, S.L.U. has been fined one million euros by the CNMC for manipulating the natural gas market, violating EU regulations.

Sep 22, 2024

The European Commission is conducting surprise antitrust inspections at financial services companies in two Member States over concerns of potential violations of EU antitrust rules.

Sep 22, 2024

CCA experts from Croatia attended a workshop in Warsaw focusing on unfair trade practices in the food supply chain and antitrust law.

Sep 19, 2024

A company in the public works sector in Wallis and Futuna is under investigation for allegedly abusing its dominant position by imposing unfair trading conditions on customers.

Sep 19, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has been recognized as a family-friendly workplace by receiving the Family-Friendly Workplace Certification, showcasing its commitment to supporting employees with families.

Sep 19, 2024

In July, the mobile phone market in Spain saw over 60 million lines, with Movistar, Vodafone, and MASORANGE dominating the sector.

Sep 19, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Authority has published a report highlighting the importance of a well-functioning payment market and significant cost savings potential for businesses and consumers in choosing payment processors wisely.