Antitrust News Feed

Jul 17, 2024

May 2024 saw a significant increase in fiber optic lines reaching 15.3 million and over 500,000 mobile operator changes, showcasing a dynamic market.

Jul 17, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Google for potentially misleading and aggressive commercial practices related to user consent for linking services.

Jul 17, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an investigation into ALDI Hungary for suspected unfair commercial practices related to Hungarian products in their refrigerators.

Jul 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) are intensifying their supervision over the increased use of algorithms in energy trading, aiming to ensure market transparency and integrity.

Jul 17, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has instructed OSM Koło to alter practices deemed unfavorable to milk suppliers.

Jul 16, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence fines SAS Distribution du Domaine d’Uby for imposing minimum resale prices on distributors of 'Uby' wines under the 'Côtes de Gascogne' PGI.

Jul 16, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the establishment of a joint venture between HELLENIC TRAIN and DAMCO ENERGY for the operation of a railway station in Greece.

Jul 16, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Armani and Dior group companies for alleged unfair commercial practices related to working conditions and ethical claims.

Jul 16, 2024

The Competition Council in Latvia is overseeing the pharmaceutical sector, addressing concerns about drug pricing models and market competition, with proposed amendments aiming for transparent pricing and potential cost reductions for patients.

Jul 16, 2024

The CNMC recommends various measures to enhance the functional separation of Red Eléctrica's activities, focusing on independence, protection of sensitive information, and compliance supervision.

Jul 15, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has released its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing its investigations, enforcement actions, and consumer protection initiatives over the past year.

Jul 15, 2024

The Council of AMO reversed a decision imposing fines and procurement bans on parties involved in a cartel related to gastrotechnology public procurement.

Jul 15, 2024

The CNMC has uncovered three cartels dividing public contracts for supplying food to hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and military facilities, resulting in fines totaling 3.1 million euros.

Jul 15, 2024

Several Spanish municipalities, including Oviedo, Cartagena, Écija, Ibi, and Vélez-Málaga, have denied licenses for fiber optic installation, prompting scrutiny from competition authorities.

Jul 15, 2024

The Polish competition authority imposed a hefty fine on PayPal for using unfair clauses in its user agreement, leading to potential financial penalties for users and arbitrary decision-making by the company.