Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
EU High-Level Group on Digital Markets Law to Oversee AI Development
May 27, 2024
The CNMC in the EU's High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Law will supervise the advancement of artificial intelligence, ensuring fair conditions for businesses and users.
French Competition Authority
Autorité's Notice on Informal Guidance for Companies on Sustainability Projects and Competition Rules
May 26, 2024
The Autorité has released a notice offering informal guidance to companies seeking to ensure their sustainability projects comply with competition rules.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Investigates Multinational Technology Consulting Group for Anticompetitive Labor Practices
May 26, 2024
The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) is probing a multinational technology consulting group for anticompetitive practices in the labor market, focusing on alleged no-poach agreements with rival companies from 2014 to 2021.
Croatian competition authority
Seminar on Amendments to Croatian Law on Unfair Trading Practices in B2B Food Supply Chain
May 26, 2024
The Croatian Chamber of the Economy organized a seminar to explain the recent revisions to the Act on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain.
Greek competition authority
Competition Commission to Map Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sector
May 26, 2024
The Competition Commission is conducting a mapping exercise in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector to assess competition conditions and their impact on the food production chain from animal products.
Lithuanian competition authority
EU Twinning Project Enhances Competition Law in Georgia
May 24, 2024
The EU Twinning project in Georgia, successfully implemented by the Competition Council and partners, has significantly improved the country's competition legislation and enforcement capabilities.
Dutch ACM
ACM Approves Increase in Natural Gas Transmission Tariffs for 2025
May 24, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved a 52% increase in transmission tariffs for natural gas by Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) for 2025, following a decrease in 2024.
Polish UOKiK
Inspekcja Handlowa kontroluje bezpieczeństwo zabawek
May 24, 2024
The Commercial Inspection conducted checks on 65 models of toys, focusing on labeling, durability, presence of small parts, and flammability, finding over 1/3 with formal or construction irregularities.
Polish UOKiK
Safety Inspections of Toys by Trade Inspection Authority
May 23, 2024
Trade Inspection Authority conducted 2 inspections on 65 models of soft toys, dolls, balls, costumes, and masks, finding over 1/3 with formal or constructional irregularities.
Swedish competition authority
Swedish Court Upholds Fine on Wholesale Company for Unfair Trading Practices
May 23, 2024
The Swedish Competition Authority's decision to fine a wholesale company for using unfair trading methods has been upheld by the Administrative Court in Stockholm.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Ensures No Urgent Need for Additional Area Codes in Spanish Provinces
May 23, 2024
The CNMC's annual report on numbering in Spain concludes that no province urgently requires expanding their area codes, thanks to proactive management measures.
Spanish competition authority
Internet Usage Trends in Spain
May 23, 2024
Eight out of ten Spaniards connect to the Internet daily, with WhatsApp being the preferred messaging and video calling app, and TikTok showing the highest growth in usage.
Dutch ACM
ACM Decision on Gas Transmission Tariffs in the Netherlands
May 23, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved an increase in transmission tariffs for natural gas by Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) in 2025, following a temporary decrease in 2024.
Lithuanian competition authority
Successful Completion of EU Twinning Project in Georgia
May 23, 2024
The EU Twinning project in Georgia, led by the Competition Council and partners from Lithuania and Austria, has successfully concluded after two years, resulting in significant improvements in competition legislation and consumer protection practices.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Launches Full Investigation into Veterinary Services Market
May 23, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proceeding with a comprehensive investigation into the veterinary services market in the UK, following concerns raised by pet owners and industry professionals.
