Antitrust News Feed

Jul 1, 2025

The Czech competition authority has fined six companies a total of CZK 157 million for engaging in cartel activities related to railway construction contracts. The firms admitted to their wrongdoing, resulting in reduced penalties.

Jul 1, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a fine on Atresmedia for engaging in hidden advertising practices, violating competition laws.

Jul 1, 2025

The Danish competition authority has initiated unannounced inspections in the accounting services industry to gather evidence for a potential violation of competition laws.

Jul 1, 2025

The General Court of the EU has upheld the Commission's decision to review Brasserie Nationale's acquisition of Boissons Heintz, rejecting claims that the referral request was submitted late.

Jul 1, 2025

An international investigation led by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed manipulative design practices in 439 mobile and online games, raising concerns about consumer protection, especially for young players.

Jul 1, 2025

On July 2, the European Commission introduced new regulations allowing accredited researchers to access internal data from very large online platforms and search engines to study systemic risks and mitigation measures.

Jul 1, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is assessing the risk management practices of market participants engaged in algorithmic trading within the energy wholesale markets to ensure compliance with new regulations.

Jul 1, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.

Jun 30, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has released an overview of the energy markets for April 2025, highlighting average electricity and gas prices across the Baltic region.

Jun 30, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has expanded its online price monitoring system to include 42 new product categories, helping families save money and time during their summer shopping.

Jun 30, 2025

Denmark's competition authority has established a new oversight unit to promote fair competition between public and private elderly care providers, ensuring equal conditions for all.

Jun 30, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has introduced a new market investigation tool aimed at enhancing competition in Norwegian markets, allowing for targeted interventions even without clear violations of competition law.

Jun 30, 2025

Spain's fixed broadband market has surpassed 19 million lines, indicating significant growth in internet connectivity across the country.

Jun 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced three individuals involved in a violent conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency industry, fix prices, and launder money in the Texas border region.

Jun 30, 2025

The Estonian competition authority reports an 8% decrease in total postal shipments for 2024, driven by declines in various postal services despite an overall revenue increase.