Antitrust News Feed

Apr 22, 2024

The speech at the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit stresses the vital role of competition and regulation in driving economic growth, innovation, and investment.

Apr 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has mandated online store On that ass to clearly disclose on its website that ordering a 'free' pair of boxer shorts entails signing up for a subscription.

Apr 21, 2024

Selfmaker Smart Solutions and Selfmaker Technology have been fined nearly 1 million PLN by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for operating a pyramid scheme.

Apr 21, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has emerged victorious in a legal challenge against the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) regarding the issuance of search warrants for domestic premises in competition law investigations.

Apr 18, 2024

The CNMC has approved an update to energy regulatory circulars, with plans to begin processing them in 2024.

Apr 18, 2024

Nuno Cunha Rodrigues conducted a workshop on the legal regime for preventing corruption.

Apr 18, 2024

The article discusses the recent clarification provided by ACER regarding the implications of the revised REMIT regulation on wholesale energy markets, aiming to enhance protection against potential abuses starting from May 7, 2024.

Apr 18, 2024

The European Commission is reviewing commitments proposed by Vifor to address competition concerns over the alleged disparagement of a competitor's iron medicine.

Apr 18, 2024

The Chairwoman of the Competition Council presented the institution's 2023 Annual Report, emphasizing enforcement actions taken, consumer benefits achieved, and the need for increased financial resources.

Apr 17, 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that the former Czech rules on limitation in competition law cases are incompatible with EU law, making it difficult for injured parties to claim damages for anticompetitive practices.

Apr 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has unveiled a set of measures to tackle grid congestion, encouraging flexible grid utilization and prioritizing projects with social functions.

Apr 17, 2024

The CNMC has approved the purchase of Centro Médico El Carmen by Hospitales Cosaga, with commitments aimed at ensuring quality healthcare services, preventing price increases, and maintaining competition in Orense.

Apr 17, 2024

In February, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines surpassed 15 million, with Movistar leading the market, while mobile number portability exceeded half a million changes.

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) marks its 10-year anniversary, stressing the crucial role of an independent and impartial authority in upholding fair competition and consumer protection amidst changing economic dynamics.

Apr 17, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined the Portuguese Association of Companies in Condominium Management and Administration (APEGAC) for setting minimum prices in the residential condominium management and administration sector, impacting consumers and market competitiveness.