Antitrust News Feed

May 8, 2024

A court has ruled in favor of initiating a competition authority investigation into the billing practices of MVM, following a complaint by a parliamentary leader against the decision of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH).

May 8, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is conducting a further investigation into the acquisition of Dutch oil company Oliehandel Klaas de Boer by rival FincoEnergies, which could potentially lead to FincoEnergies becoming the sole supplier of marine fuel in several Dutch ports, impacting diesel-fuel buyers.

May 8, 2024

Energy suppliers in the Netherlands are allowed to charge households with solar panels higher rates, as long as these rates are based on the extra costs incurred by the suppliers, according to a study by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

May 8, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) is hosting a conference on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in Amsterdam, aimed at empowering businesses to leverage the opportunities presented by the DMA.

May 8, 2024

The CMA has conducted a review of grocery retailers' pricing practices, finding instances of inaccurate pricing and failures to display prices, leading to a call for compliance with consumer law.

May 7, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has given the green light to a reuse system in the plant trade sector aimed at reducing plastic waste, finding it compliant with competition law.

May 7, 2024

The CNMC recommends eliminating restrictions on road awareness and reeducation courses, emphasizing a shift to an authorization system over a concession system.

May 6, 2024

Nordic consumer authorities have issued a statement cautioning against misleading climate claims like 'net-zero' in marketing, following a court ruling against Arla Foods AB.

May 6, 2024

The UOKiK presidency in ICPEN is hosting an international conference in Gdańsk to discuss effective consumer protection measures.

May 6, 2024

The CNMC has launched a public consultation to analyze competition in cloud services, crucial for digital transformation in Spain.

May 5, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against Jura Poland and several retailers for allegedly engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy in the market for Jura coffee machines.

May 5, 2024

The Maritime and Commercial Court in Denmark upheld a decision finding that Hugo Boss and two clothing retailers engaged in illegal information exchange, limiting competition in the market.

May 5, 2024

Stricter rules for wholesale electricity and natural-gas markets in Europe will be enforced starting May 7, 2024, under amendments to the REMIT regulation, aiming to enhance integrity, transparency, and fair competition.

May 5, 2024

Dutch certifying organization Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) has been given the green light by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to implement a sustainability fee for fruit and vegetable producers with the OPP Label, aiming to cover sustainability costs without significantly impacting consumer prices.

May 3, 2024

Pennon Group's acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water could affect Ofwat's ability to regulate the water sector in England, prompting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review proposed solutions.