Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Initiates Proceedings Against Payment Delays
Aug 19, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched 10 proceedings against companies failing to pay their suppliers on time, with a focus on the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises.
French Competition Authority
Autorité de la concurrence approves Bouygues Telecom's acquisition of La Poste Telecom
Aug 18, 2024
The Autorité de la concurrence has cleared Bouygues Telecom's takeover of La Poste Telecom, citing no harm to competition in the electronic communications sector.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Supports Reforming Airport Slot Allocation System
Aug 16, 2024
The CMA endorses proposed changes to improve the airport slot allocation system and advocates for market-based mechanisms in response to a consultation led by the Department for Transport.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Promotes Simplified Merger Procedures to Reduce Administrative Burden on Companies
Aug 15, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) reports a growing popularity of simplified forms for merger notifications among businesses, aiming to streamline the review process and reduce administrative burdens.
Dutch ACM
ACM Investigates Solar Power Tariffs and Costs in the Netherlands
Aug 15, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is delving into the costs of and tariffs for solar power, particularly focusing on negative feed-in tariffs and increasing feed-in costs.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Releases Latest Banking Satisfaction Survey Results
Aug 15, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the results of its recent banking satisfaction survey, revealing rankings for personal and business current account providers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Banks Permitted to Collaborate on Sustainability Reports by ACM
Aug 15, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved Dutch banks' collaboration to enhance the comparability of their sustainability reports, benefiting investors and promoting sustainable choices.
German Bundeskartellamt
Deutsche Bahn Agrees to Share Real-Time Data with Mobility Platforms
Aug 14, 2024
Deutsche Bahn AG has reached agreements with mobility platforms to provide real-time data on passenger rail services, complying with the Bundeskartellamt's ruling on abusive practices.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Investigates Decora Flooring Panels for Price Fixing Allegations
Aug 14, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure and conducted searches at the premises of Decora and its retailers over suspicions of illegal agreements on pricing.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Podcast Explores Impact of AI on Competition and Market Dynamics
Aug 13, 2024
The latest episode of the GVH Podcast featuring Dr. Tóth András discusses the examination of artificial intelligence's effects on market competition and consumer decision-making, including its influence on the use of smaller languages like Hungarian.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Concludes Investigation into Alleged Cartel Agreements in Road Construction Sector
Aug 13, 2024
The Austrian competition authority, BWB, has finalized its investigation into suspected cartel agreements involving road expansion joints and bridge bearings, targeting companies Mageba and Maurer.
Irish competition authority
Over 22,000 Consumers Seek Help from Ireland's Consumer Watchdog in First Half of 2024
Aug 13, 2024
In the first six months of 2024, over 22,000 consumers reached out to Ireland's consumer watchdog, the CCPC, for assistance with issues ranging from faulty goods to personal finance.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Cartel Court Imposes Fine on Bodner in Construction Cartel Case
Aug 12, 2024
The Austrian Cartel Court has fined Bodner EUR 1.05 million for participating in price-fixing and market allocation practices in the construction sector, following a request by the Federal Competition Authority.
Estonian competition authority
Elering AS seeks approval for gas network contract terms and transmission service prices
Aug 12, 2024
Elering AS has submitted an application to the Competition Authority for approval of gas network contract terms and transmission service prices.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Report on Internal Contracts within Correos Group
Aug 12, 2024
The CNMC has issued a report on internal contracting among certain companies within the Correos Group, focusing on competition concerns.
