Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Record High Passenger Numbers in Spain's High-Speed Rail due to Competition Opening
Jul 25, 2024
Competition opening in Spain's high-speed rail led to a 37% increase in passengers in 2023, reaching over 32.4 million travelers, with specific routes experiencing significant growth.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Investigates Fiber Network Cooperation Agreement in Flanders
Jul 25, 2024
The Belgian Competition Authority is probing a proposed cooperation agreement between telecommunications operators for fiber network roll-out in Flanders.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Launches Full Investigation into Phoenix's Acquisition of Cellnex
Jul 25, 2024
The CCPC is conducting a Phase 2 investigation into Phoenix Tower International Holdco, LLC's proposed acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited and Cignal Infrastructure Limited to assess its impact on competition.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Imposes Conditions on Merger in Frozen Bakery Products Market
Jul 25, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority has conditionally approved the acquisition of Sammontana S.p.A. and Forno d’Asolo S.p.A. by Frozen Investment S.à.r.l. and Sammontana Finanziaria S.r.l., imposing measures to maintain competition in the frozen breakfast bakery products market.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Blocks Merger Between Two University Hospitals in Germany
Jul 25, 2024
The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited Heidelberg University Hospital's acquisition of a majority share in University Hospital Mannheim due to concerns about negative effects on competition and patient choice.
Dutch ACM
ACM Approves Car Dealer Acquisitions in the Netherlands
Jul 25, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisitions of Severs Breeman Automotive locations by rival car dealers Dusseldorp and Van Poelgeest, ensuring continued competition and options for car owners.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over Spreadex and Sporting Index Merger Impact on Competition
Jul 25, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed provisional competition concerns over the Spreadex acquisition of Sporting Index's retail business, potentially lessening competition in the UK sports spread betting market.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Four Major Banks Found in Breach of CMA Rules on Retail Banking Market
Jul 25, 2024
HSBC, Lloyds, TSB, and AIB have been found to violate CMA regulations regarding accurate information disclosure in the retail banking sector, leading to enforcement actions and directions issued by the authority.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over TSB's Breach of Retail Banking Order
Jul 25, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed TSB's failure to comply with regulations on unarranged overdraft charges, highlighting specific breaches in disclosure requirements.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over AIB's Breach of Retail Banking Order
Jul 25, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed AIB's violations of the Retail Banking Order, citing failures in information provision and breach notifications.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Investigates Lloyds for Breaching Retail Banking Order
Jul 25, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about Lloyds Banking Group's failure to comply with requirements to release accurate ATM location information through the Open Banking system.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Investigates HSBC Over Incorrect Value Publication on Devices
Jul 25, 2024
HSBC is under scrutiny for mistakenly displaying a higher Monthly Maximum Charge on some devices, breaching regulations.
Dutch ACM
Kikker Energie Commits to Customer Consent for Fixed Rate Changes
Jul 25, 2024
Energy supplier Kikker Energie pledges not to switch customers to more expensive contracts without their consent, following concerns raised by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
Dutch ACM
Vattenfall Ceases Use of Ambiguous Sustainability Claim Following ACM Intervention
Jul 25, 2024
Energy supplier Vattenfall will discontinue the use of the claim 'Fossil free living within one generation' after discussions with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) due to concerns of potential consumer misinterpretation.
Lithuanian competition authority
Enefit Fined for Unnotified Merger with EGTO Energija
Jul 25, 2024
Enefit, an electricity supply company, was fined for infringing competition law by implementing a transaction with EGTO Energija without notifying or obtaining clearance from the Competition Council.
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