Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Irish competition authority
Circle K's Acquisition of Pelco Approved with Conditions
Jul 7, 2025
The Irish competition authority, CCPC, has approved Circle K's acquisition of Pelco-operated service stations, contingent on specific commitments to maintain competition.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Investigates Renfe Executives
Jul 7, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has included two executives in its investigation into Renfe-Operadora, Renfe Mercancías, and Pecovasa for potential anticompetitive practices.
Competition Bureau Canada
Investigation Launched into Amazon's Pricing Policy by Canadian Competition Bureau
Jul 7, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada is intensifying its investigation into Amazon's Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy, examining potential abuse of dominance under the Competition Act.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Energy Market Overview for May 2025
Jul 7, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has released an overview of the energy markets for May 2025, highlighting electricity and gas prices across the Baltic region.
US Department of Justice
New Whistleblower Rewards Program Launched by DOJ to Combat Antitrust Crimes
Jul 7, 2025
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has introduced a Whistleblower Rewards Program in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, incentivizing individuals to report antitrust violations that harm competition and consumers.
Competition Bureau Canada
Beware of Smishing: Scammers Targeting Your Text Messages
Jul 7, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada warns consumers about a rise in smishing scams, where fraudsters send deceptive text messages to steal personal information.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Challenges Live Nation's Bag Policy at Concerts
Jul 7, 2025
The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Live Nation's regulations regarding personal bags at concerts, claiming they may violate consumer rights.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Closes Investigation After Deutsche Post and Max-Ventures Resolve Ties
Jul 7, 2025
The German competition authority has closed its investigation into Deutsche Post AG and Max-Ventures after the companies dissolved their corporate ties, addressing concerns over potential anti-competitive agreements.
German Bundeskartellamt
Deutsche Post and Max Ventures Cut Ties to Boost Competition in Mail Services
Jul 6, 2025
The German competition authority has closed an investigation into Deutsche Post and Max Ventures after they severed corporate ties, enhancing competition in mail consolidation services.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Releases 2024 Annual Report
Jul 6, 2025
The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition has published its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting its focus on competition protection and market oversight amid economic challenges.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Price Influences in Dairy and Egg Markets
Jul 6, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has concluded two rapid sector investigations into the dairy and egg markets, identifying various factors affecting pricing and consumer costs.
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Alerts Motor Industry on Anticompetitive Practices
Jul 6, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a warning to the Irish motor industry regarding anticompetitive practices that restrict consumer choice in vehicle servicing and repairs.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Welcomes New Legal Clarity with Competition Law Amendments
Jul 5, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has announced new amendments to competition law that enhance its enforcement capabilities, allowing for more effective investigations and penalties.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Takes Action Against Developers for Misleading Property Size Information
Jul 4, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 1.6 million PLN on several developers for misleading consumers about the actual size of residential properties, particularly regarding the inclusion of partition wall areas.
Spanish competition authority
Canary Islands Waste Management Agreement Must Enhance Competition, Says Spanish Authority
Jul 3, 2025
The Spanish competition authority has mandated that the waste management agreement between the Canary Islands and Ecoembes must incorporate measures to promote competition.
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