Antitrust News Feed

Jul 2, 2025

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation to gather feedback on the effectiveness of the Digital Markets Act, aiming to assess its impact and readiness for future challenges.

Jul 2, 2025

The Danish competition authority has conducted unannounced inspections in the robot lawn mower industry to gather evidence for a potential antitrust case following consumer complaints.

Jul 2, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated a market investigation into how computer-controlled pricing affects consumers in the airline sector, inviting stakeholder feedback until July 31, 2025.

Jul 1, 2025

The European Court has confirmed the Luxembourg competition authority's request to review Brasserie Nationale's acquisition of Boissons Heintz, emphasizing the importance of competition in the market.

Jul 1, 2025

The Czech competition authority has fined six companies a total of CZK 157 million for engaging in cartel activities related to railway construction contracts. The firms admitted to their wrongdoing, resulting in reduced penalties.

Jul 1, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a fine on Atresmedia for engaging in hidden advertising practices, violating competition laws.

Jul 1, 2025

The Danish competition authority has initiated unannounced inspections in the accounting services industry to gather evidence for a potential violation of competition laws.

Jul 1, 2025

The General Court of the EU has upheld the Commission's decision to review Brasserie Nationale's acquisition of Boissons Heintz, rejecting claims that the referral request was submitted late.

Jul 1, 2025

An international investigation led by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed manipulative design practices in 439 mobile and online games, raising concerns about consumer protection, especially for young players.

Jul 1, 2025

On July 2, the European Commission introduced new regulations allowing accredited researchers to access internal data from very large online platforms and search engines to study systemic risks and mitigation measures.

Jul 1, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is assessing the risk management practices of market participants engaged in algorithmic trading within the energy wholesale markets to ensure compliance with new regulations.

Jul 1, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.

Jun 30, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has released an overview of the energy markets for April 2025, highlighting average electricity and gas prices across the Baltic region.

Jun 30, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has expanded its online price monitoring system to include 42 new product categories, helping families save money and time during their summer shopping.

Jun 30, 2025

Denmark's competition authority has established a new oversight unit to promote fair competition between public and private elderly care providers, ensuring equal conditions for all.