Antitrust News Feed

Sep 4, 2024

The European Commission has released an evaluation report on the EU Regulations governing the application of competition rules, highlighting key findings and potential areas for improvement.

Sep 4, 2024

The CNMC and the Moroccan electricity regulator have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their strategic partnership in energy matters, focusing on distribution tariffs and cost allocation.

Sep 4, 2024

Austrian construction company Leyrer + Graf was fined EUR 5.8 million by the Cartel Court following an application by the Federal Competition Authority for participating in cartel activities related to public and private construction tenders.

Sep 3, 2024

A study by the Makronóm Institute reveals that the online Price Monitoring system operated by the Hungarian Competition Authority has significantly reduced food inflation, leading to substantial savings for Hungarian households.

Sep 3, 2024

The European Competition Network praises the European Commission's initiative on guidelines for applying Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to abusive practices by dominant companies.

Sep 3, 2024

Correos, the Spanish postal operator, is required to adjust its accounting practices regarding administrative notifications to align with the Postal Sector Law.

Sep 3, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns over Starling Bank's failure to comply with a survey requirement under the Retail Banking Order.

Sep 2, 2024

The CNMC has approved a new arbitration regulation to resolve conflicts between operators, enhancing transparency and predictability in the arbitration process.

Sep 2, 2024

The Court of Justice annuls the decisions by the Commission to examine a proposed merger between Illumina and Grail, ruling that the Commission cannot accept referrals without a European dimension from national competition authorities.

Sep 2, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission will examine a notified merger between Hellenic Train and Damco Energy for the establishment of a joint venture in the railway sector, focusing on a specific railway station project.

Sep 2, 2024

In June, Spain saw a substantial increase in fiber optic connections to households and mobile lines, with key players dominating the market.

Sep 2, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence responds to the EU Court of Justice's ruling on the Illumina / Grail case, emphasizing its commitment to addressing mergers that could harm competition in innovative sectors.

Sep 2, 2024

A new law in Poland allows consumers to collectively pursue claims against businesses, with at least 10 consumers needed to file a lawsuit. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is awaiting authorized entities to register and support these group actions in court.

Sep 1, 2024

The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic joins other European competition authorities in supporting the European Commission's initiative on Guidelines for abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings.

Sep 1, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) has endorsed the European Commission's move to introduce guidelines on abusive exclusionary behavior by dominant companies.