Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Architects Can Visa Projects at Any College in Spain
Mar 17, 2026
The Spanish competition authority confirms that architects have the right to choose any college for project visas, although practical barriers exist.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Reports on Audiovisual Investment Compliance
Mar 17, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has released its annual report indicating that audiovisual service providers invested over 544 million euros in European audiovisual production in 2023, with series accounting for 71.3% of this investment.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Reviews Regulation on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Mar 17, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is analyzing new regulations aimed at phasing out the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases by 2050, aligning with European climate goals.
Dutch ACM
Seats and Sofas to Compensate Consumers Following ACM Investigation
Mar 17, 2026
Dutch furniture retailer Seats and Sofas will refund consumers over warranty issues and adjust its warranty policy after an investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
French Competition Authority
French Ski Instructor Union Fined for Anticompetitive Practices
Mar 16, 2026
The French competition authority has imposed a €3.4 million fine on the ski instructor union for enforcing exclusivity clauses that restrict instructors from working outside its ski schools.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Challenges Exclusive Pharmacy Sales of Self-Diagnostic Tests
Mar 16, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has filed a legal challenge against a decree that restricts the sale of self-diagnostic tests to pharmacies only, arguing it harms competition and consumer access.
Croatian competition authority
ICN Hosts Workshop on Competition Policy in Yerevan
Mar 16, 2026
The International Competition Network (ICN) held a workshop in Yerevan, Armenia, focusing on promoting competition policy and law on March 16-17, 2026.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Addresses Fuel Price Spikes and Supply Issues in Emergency Meeting
Mar 16, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) convened an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of rising fuel prices and supply chain issues on consumers and businesses amid ongoing international conflicts.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Blocks Merger of Major Cataract Surgery Device Manufacturers
Mar 16, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has halted the proposed merger between Alcon and LENSAR due to significant competitive concerns in the cataract surgery device market.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Distributes $10.9 Million to Victims of Credit Repair Scam
Mar 16, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing over $10.9 million to consumers affected by a fraudulent credit repair scheme operated by Financial Education Services and others.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Leverages AI to Combat Dark Patterns
Mar 16, 2026
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is developing a project to utilize artificial intelligence in detecting manipulative online practices known as dark patterns.
Austrian competition authority
AFCA's Annual Report Highlights Efforts Against Unfair Trading Practices in Food Sector
Mar 15, 2026
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (AFCA) has published its annual report for 2025, detailing its intensified measures against unfair trading practices in the food sector and ongoing investigations.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Reviews Enagás' Compliance with Functional Separation Criteria
Mar 15, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is analyzing whether Enagás GTS is adhering to functional separation criteria to ensure neutrality in its regulated activities.
Croatian competition authority
Roundtable Discusses Green Transition and Market Competition
Mar 15, 2026
A roundtable organized by the Croatian competition authority and a business journal focused on the intersection of green transition and market competition, emphasizing the need for clear rules and innovation.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Addresses Pricing Pressures in Key Markets
Mar 14, 2026
The Chief Executive of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, Sarah Cardell, outlines the agency's efforts to monitor pricing pressures and ensure effective competition in essential markets.
