Antitrust News Feed

Sep 17, 2024

The General Court annuls the European Commission's decision to fine Google almost €1.5 billion in a case concerning AdSense for Search, citing errors in assessing the duration of contract clauses deemed abusive.

Sep 17, 2024

The General Court largely upholds a fine of approximately €238.7 million imposed on Qualcomm by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in the market.

Sep 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) suggests clarifications and amendments to the bill regarding the dismantling of the net metering scheme, ensuring fair compensation for consumers with solar panels.

Sep 17, 2024

A project funded by the European Union aims to assess competition challenges in digital markets in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania, with recommendations to address any identified issues.

Sep 17, 2024

The Competition Council, along with partners from Poland and Latvia, collaborates with the OECD on a project to study and enhance competitiveness in the digital markets of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.

Sep 16, 2024

The EU Competition Authority is teaming up with the OECD to fight collusive practices in public tenders, aiming to enhance competition integrity and compliance in public procurement processes.

Sep 16, 2024

Hugo Boss and two executives pay fines for unlawfully sharing information with competitors, impacting consumer prices and sales strategies.

Sep 16, 2024

The Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius discussed the regulation of digital markets and the role of business associations in competition law, bringing together experts from the Baltic States and beyond.

Sep 16, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Iveco Poland and 10 truck distributors for engaging in anti-competitive practices, including market division and price fixing.

Sep 15, 2024

Baltic competition authorities face the challenge of ensuring competitiveness in digital markets, as discussed at the 20th Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Sep 15, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority is conducting a follow-up investigation on SPAR Hungary's fulfillment of commitments made in a previous case, focusing on the implementation of a new regional supplier system and job creation.

Sep 15, 2024

The 17th annual St. Martin Conference will feature discussions on a new competition tool for intervention in markets and private enforcement of damages caused by anti-competitive behavior.

Sep 15, 2024

Latvian Competition Council, along with partners from OECD, Lithuanian, and Polish competition authorities, launches a project to enhance competitiveness in the digital markets of Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.

Sep 15, 2024

Representatives of the Competition Council participated in an exchange of experiences organized by the Polish competition authority to evaluate unfair trade practices and their investigation processes in EU member states.

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) continues its collaboration with antitrust authorities from Ukraine and Moldova to support their reform processes and alignment with EU standards.