Antitrust News Feed

Apr 7, 2024

An open letter urges Nail Technician businesses to comply with competition law and directs them to guidance from the CMA.

Apr 7, 2024

Everest Development 2, a developer in Poznań, was fined over 1.1 million PLN by UOKiK for using unfair contract clauses, requiring consumers to grant vague powers of attorney and refrain from questioning the developer's actions.

Apr 7, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined Global Marketing Bridge B.V. and its executives for misleading consumers in telemarketing calls involving energy contracts.

Apr 4, 2024

The Competition Council has prolonged interim measures on Estonian company MM Grupp for one year, aiming to prevent harm to competition in the cinema market due to suspicions of implementing a concentration without approval.

Apr 4, 2024

E-commerce in Spain saw a 15.2% year-on-year increase in the third quarter of 2023, reaching €21.8 billion in revenue, with travel agencies, airlines, and clothing being the top sectors.

Apr 4, 2024

The CNMC is investigating GeneraLife Clinics S.L. and its parent company, Investindustrial Growth L.P., for not notifying the acquisition of exclusive control of Ginemed to the CNMC before its execution in August 2021.

Apr 4, 2024

The Italian Financial Police and the Italian Competition Authority have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in enforcing competition and market protection measures.

Apr 3, 2024

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has successfully amended priority rules for rail freight carriers, addressing Competition Council concerns and avoiding violations of competition law.

Apr 3, 2024

Theramex's acquisition of European rights to HRT products from Viatris raises concerns about reduced competition, potential price increases, and limited supply in the UK market.

Apr 3, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) highlights the risk of high energy prices for vulnerable households and suggests government interventions to protect consumers.

Apr 3, 2024

The Competition Authority (AdC) has fined a large technology consulting company €278,000 for anti-competitive practices in the labor market from 2016 to 2021, marking the third sanction in the sector.

Apr 3, 2024

Spreadex's acquisition of Sporting Index's 'business to consumer' arm has raised competition concerns in the UK online sports spread betting market, where the two companies are the only licensed providers.

Apr 3, 2024

In 2023, UOKiK issued over 1000 decisions, imposed fines exceeding 612 million PLN, and conducted 15,000 product quality checks, showcasing a strong commitment to competition and consumer protection.

Apr 3, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has approved the Land Berlin's acquisition of Vattenfall's district heating network in Berlin, with a focus on competition law implications.

Apr 2, 2024

The CNMC has published provisional liquidations for the electric, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors, revealing significant deviations in revenues.