Antitrust News Feed

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.

Sep 29, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Agency (AVK) addresses misleading claims linking it to public bus transport problems, emphasizing its past actions and warnings to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Sep 29, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Agency concluded settlements with four out of five parties in a proceeding, imposing administrative fines totaling over €1 million under the new Competition Act.

Sep 29, 2024

Clothing retailers Hugo Boss, Kaufmann, and Ginsborg have been involved in antitrust cases for illegally exchanging confidential information, shedding light on a significant issue in competition law.

Sep 29, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority emphasizes commitment to fostering connectivity and mutual knowledge sharing at the Balkan Competition Platform event in Istanbul.

Sep 29, 2024

Competition law advisors play a crucial role in ensuring that associations conducting economic activities adhere to competition laws to avoid penalties and ensure legal compliance.

Sep 29, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has declared Microsoft an undertaking of paramount significance for competition across markets, subjecting the company to extended abuse control under the German Competition Act.

Sep 29, 2024

The Competition Commission successfully participated in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair, engaging with visitors and discussing competition law and initiatives for enhancing competition and public interest.

Sep 27, 2024

Learn how to effectively obtain insurance assistance after a flood, as well as passenger rights in case of trip cancellations, and how to address issues with telecommunications and utility services.

Sep 26, 2024

Latvia is contemplating significant changes in the management policies of state-owned enterprises to enhance competitiveness in the Baltic region, with ongoing discussions on the potential impact of existing regulations on the market activities of public entities.

Sep 26, 2024

The Spanish Competition Authority has opened a sanctioning procedure against the Barcelona Bar Association for potentially breaching competition laws and previous resolutions.

Sep 26, 2024

The CNMC positively assesses the advancement of Adif's rail capacity allocation procedure by two and a half months, allowing railway companies to compete more effectively with buses and planes.