Antitrust News Feed

Nov 4, 2025

The chairman of the Czech competition authority, Petr Mlsna, delivered an opening speech at the 2025 Svatomartinská Conference, addressing current competition law issues and the challenges posed by the digital economy.

Nov 4, 2025

The Estonian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into the trading practices of several retail chains regarding their dealings with food suppliers, following reports of unfair practices.

Nov 4, 2025

The Spanish competition authority reports a significant increase in fiber optic lines, reaching 17.5 million in August 2025, driven by major players in the telecommunications market.

Nov 3, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a €1 million fine on Enet Energy for attempting to manipulate the natural gas market between April 24 and May 18, 2023.

Nov 3, 2025

Nuno Cunha Rodrigues, President of the Portuguese competition authority, emphasized the importance of international cooperation in competition law during a conference celebrating the Hellenic Competition Commission's 30th anniversary.

Nov 3, 2025

In October, the Czech competition authority intensified its activities, signing significant memoranda and imposing fines for anti-competitive practices.

Nov 3, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has referred the merger between Getty Images and Shutterstock for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation due to concerns over potential negative impacts on pricing and quality of digital content.

Nov 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised serious allegations against Polkomtel for violating consumer rights by imposing unauthorized fees and failing to provide adequate information about service conditions.

Nov 2, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized the Battery Stewardship Council to continue its B-cycle Battery Stewardship Scheme for five more years, promoting better battery disposal and recycling.

Nov 2, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is proposing to grant an exemption to CHSB Bulk Terminal from certain regulations under the Bulk Wheat Port Code, citing competitive pressures from other operators.

Nov 2, 2025

The French competition authority has imposed a €7.6 million fine on the Parfait group for failing to comply with commitments related to its acquisition of the La Batelière hypermarket and shopping centre in Martinique.

Oct 31, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada is inviting public feedback on its proposed guidelines for enforcing anti-competitive conduct and agreements, following significant updates to the Competition Act.

Oct 31, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has determined that EETRIP is the heat supplier for residents of De Trip and must adhere to the Dutch Heat Act, ensuring proper communication and compensation for service disruptions.

Oct 31, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on warning vests and jackets, revealing safety compliance issues in several models.

Oct 30, 2025

A recent report from the Spanish competition authority reveals that over 35% of internet users regularly use AI chatbots, with ChatGPT being the most popular.