Antitrust News Feed

May 24, 2024

The EU Twinning project in Georgia, successfully implemented by the Competition Council and partners, has significantly improved the country's competition legislation and enforcement capabilities.

May 24, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved a 52% increase in transmission tariffs for natural gas by Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) for 2025, following a decrease in 2024.

May 24, 2024

The Commercial Inspection conducted checks on 65 models of toys, focusing on labeling, durability, presence of small parts, and flammability, finding over 1/3 with formal or construction irregularities.

May 23, 2024

Trade Inspection Authority conducted 2 inspections on 65 models of soft toys, dolls, balls, costumes, and masks, finding over 1/3 with formal or constructional irregularities.

May 23, 2024

The Swedish Competition Authority's decision to fine a wholesale company for using unfair trading methods has been upheld by the Administrative Court in Stockholm.

May 23, 2024

The CNMC's annual report on numbering in Spain concludes that no province urgently requires expanding their area codes, thanks to proactive management measures.

May 23, 2024

Eight out of ten Spaniards connect to the Internet daily, with WhatsApp being the preferred messaging and video calling app, and TikTok showing the highest growth in usage.

May 23, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved an increase in transmission tariffs for natural gas by Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) in 2025, following a temporary decrease in 2024.

May 23, 2024

The EU Twinning project in Georgia, led by the Competition Council and partners from Lithuania and Austria, has successfully concluded after two years, resulting in significant improvements in competition legislation and consumer protection practices.

May 23, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proceeding with a comprehensive investigation into the veterinary services market in the UK, following concerns raised by pet owners and industry professionals.

May 22, 2024

Bondora, a credit company, has been unlawfully charging consumers credit interest and fees exceeding the legal cap, prompting the Consumer Ombudsman to urge affected consumers to seek reimbursement for the excess amounts.

May 22, 2024

The High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Act recently met in Brussels to discuss coordinating efforts to ensure that Artificial Intelligence development aligns with the objectives of the DMA.

May 22, 2024

The CNMC has approved Cepsa's acquisition of Ballenoil with commitments to address competition concerns in the retail distribution of automotive fuels and fuel supply markets.

May 22, 2024

The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International, Inc. €337.5 million for breaching EU competition rules by restricting cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits, and coffee products between Member States.

May 22, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has launched a competition supervision procedure against Natur Tanya Hungary Kft. and Naturweb Kft. for allegedly misleading consumers with health-related claims.