Antitrust News Feed

Apr 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued warnings to suppliers in various sectors for potentially pressuring retailers to set higher retail prices, which is illegal and harms consumers.

Apr 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined energy supplier HEM 1.1 million euros for using misleading and aggressive telemarketing tactics to sell expensive energy contracts to consumers.

Apr 1, 2024

The CNMC has approved guidelines for monitoring railway fees, focusing on ensuring predictability and efficiency in the costs paid by railway companies for infrastructure use.

Mar 28, 2024

Energy supplier DGB is leaving the Dutch energy market, transferring all customers to Volti, a reseller of Kikker Energie, prompting the Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) to closely monitor the process.

Mar 27, 2024

The CMA's latest report highlights high fuel margins in the UK market, indicating weakened competition and a need for regulatory intervention.

Mar 27, 2024

UOKiK is urging suppliers of agri-food products to report any unfair practices by retail chains through an anonymous survey.

Mar 27, 2024

Iris Mobili S.r.l., owner of the Mondo Convenienza brand, has been fined 3.2 million euros by the Italian Competition Authority for obstructing consumers in after-sales services and delivering incomplete or incorrect products.

Mar 27, 2024

The 2023 ACM Annual Report highlights new oversight measures in response to European laws for online platforms and energy suppliers, focusing on process oversight and enforcement of digital legislation.

Mar 27, 2024

The CMA has advised the government to proceed with implementing legislation based on their market study recommendations to enhance competition in the road fuel retail market.

Mar 26, 2024

The CMA has secured commitments from ASOS, Boohoo, and Asda to improve the accuracy of their green claims in the fashion sector, setting a benchmark for the industry.

Mar 26, 2024

The Competition Appeals Board has ruled that Sydbank violated the Competition Council's injunction from 2021 regarding granting an agent access to Sydbank's payment account services.

Mar 26, 2024

The CNMC has approved Qatar Sports Investments' acquisition of World Padel Tour with commitments to ensure players' freedom to participate in other competitions.

Mar 26, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating ASOS, Boohoo, and Asda for potentially misleading environmental claims in the fashion retail sector.

Mar 26, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) supports breaking the link between natural gas prices and heat rates, advocating for cost-based rates to better protect consumers from high costs.

Mar 26, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed a fine on Amazon for misleading consumers by providing false information about product availability and delivery times.