Antitrust News Feed

Mar 11, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified multiple concerns in the veterinary services market, prompting a formal Market Investigation to address issues such as lack of price transparency and weak competition.

Mar 10, 2024

Shell Polska faces allegations from the President of UOKiK for failing to clearly inform consumers about a fuel promotion, potentially violating collective consumer interests.

Mar 10, 2024

The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court largely upheld the Bundeskartellamt's decision against Deutsche Bahn for abusing its market power in relation to mobility platforms, requiring DB to pay fees to the platforms for processing bookings and payments.

Mar 7, 2024

The CMA is investigating T&L Sugars' acquisition of Tereos UK & Ireland's packed sugar business, which could reduce competition and potentially lead to higher sugar prices for UK shoppers.

Mar 7, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is appealing a decision by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) that allowed appeals by Auden/Actavis UK and AMCo/Advanz in a case involving anti-competitive cartel behavior in the hydrocortisone market.

Mar 7, 2024

A nationwide social campaign is set to launch on World Consumer Rights Day, cautioning against risky investments promoted with the use of famous personalities without their knowledge.

Mar 6, 2024

The competition authorities of Portugal and Spain, AdC and CNMC, reaffirmed their commitment to using digital tools like AI in investigations during their 10th Bilateral Meeting in Lisbon.

Mar 6, 2024

Two building contractors in the Netherlands, Den Ouden and Bloem Infra, were fined for secretly exchanging bids in a cartel arrangement during the tender process for a school's outdoor area construction project.

Mar 6, 2024

Dr Smile was fined 3.5 million PLN for pressuring consumers and using manipulative techniques in contracts, lacking transparency and proper documentation.

Mar 6, 2024

The CMA has approved the merger between Arçelik and Whirlpool, two major suppliers of domestic appliances in the UK, after determining that the deal is not expected to harm competition.

Mar 6, 2024

Tinder will inform users about personalized discounts following an intervention by European consumer authorities.

Mar 6, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Assay ASI and its management for offering an "Investment Bill Agreement" scheme, cautioning consumers about potential risks to their savings.

Mar 5, 2024

The CNMC has determined that Ouigo's four daily services on the Madrid-Segovia-Valladolid route do not disrupt the economic balance of the public service contract between Renfe Viajeros and the Ministry of Transport.

Mar 5, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is urging Municipalities in major cities to increase the number of taxi licenses, improve service quality, and enhance flexibility in shifts to address serious shortcomings in the taxi industry.

Mar 5, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed fines on Assay ASI and its management for offering an "investment bill agreement" scheme, cautioning consumers about potential risks to their savings.