Antitrust News Feed

Aug 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 25 models of lighting fixtures, finding construction defects and formal non-compliances in several cases.

Aug 29, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority closed 11 credit card surcharge cases between late 2023 and 2024, imposing fines on six companies totaling EUR 112,500.

Aug 29, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has resolved a case involving Aurubis, Wieland, and Schwermetall to eliminate potential restraints on competition in the copper production industry.

Aug 29, 2024

The CNMC released the 6/2024 settlements for the electricity sector with a temporary deviation in revenues and costs, and the 9/2024 settlement for the gas sector showing a decrease in declared revenues compared to the previous year.

Aug 29, 2024

The CNMC questions the high level of public intervention in the financing of medical products, urging for more transparency and flexibility in pricing margins.

Aug 29, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed its investigation into Education Software Solutions (ESS) after finding that the firm's market share is declining and competitors are developing less burdensome data migration methods.

Aug 28, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission is investigating Novartis for potential anticompetitive practices in the production and supply of pharmaceutical products for ophthalmic diseases.

Aug 28, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority's report on the energy markets in July 2024 reveals insights into electricity and gas prices, influenced by maintenance works and transmission constraints.

Aug 28, 2024

The Competition Commission will be present at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair to inform visitors about competition law and promote initiatives for innovation and public interest.

Aug 27, 2024

BWB and BAK present a new Compliance Compass aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on complex procurement issues for decision-makers at the municipal level.

Aug 27, 2024

The Market Court in Finland rejected a proposal by the competition authority to impose penalty payments on several companies for prohibited cooperation in the HVAC infrastructure pipeline market.

Aug 27, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has intensified its scrutiny on companies organizing sales shows, leading to fines and legal actions against several businesses for misleading practices and violations of consumer protection laws.

Aug 26, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Agency is evaluating proposed corrective measures in the merger between Alpacem Cementi Italia S.p.A and Obratom Fanna, seeking input from stakeholders.

Aug 26, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority has launched an analysis focusing on identifying potential competition issues in the organized municipal waste collection and management markets, including pricing of related additional services.

Aug 23, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted tests on 16 baby products, highlighting safety concerns with some models of swings and walkers.