Antitrust News Feed

Dec 11, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has approved REWE's acquisition of a 50% stake in beverage wholesaler Trinks, concluding that the deal will not harm competition.

Dec 11, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority's report reveals that individuals with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in television advertising, making up less than 1% of total ads despite comprising 9.4% of the population.

Dec 11, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against OLX Group due to allegations of misleading review practices and a biased rating algorithm.

Dec 11, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its draft annual plan for 2024-2025, building on its long-term strategy to enhance competition and consumer protection in the UK.

Dec 10, 2023

Join the French Competition Authority for an online webinar on December 21, featuring discussions on the impact of European Court of Human Rights case law on competition law.

Dec 10, 2023

The French Competition Authority has fined Mariage Frères €4 million for restricting its distributors' ability to sell products online and to other retailers, hindering competition for nearly 15 years.

Dec 8, 2023

A recent safety inspection of sound and interactive toys for children under three has identified significant risks, including excessive noise levels and small hazardous parts.

Dec 8, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking public input on whether the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI constitutes a relevant merger situation that could impact competition in the UK.

Dec 7, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority is probing potential anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution market, focusing on information exchanges among entities.

Dec 7, 2023

The European Court of Justice has ruled that national courts cannot condition consumer rights on a declaration of non-acceptance of unfair terms, impacting the validity of credit agreements.

Dec 7, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority recommends that public subsidies for transporting goods to the Canary Islands should be based on the costs of efficiently managed companies.

Dec 7, 2023

CK Investments is under scrutiny for misleading consumers about the safety and guaranteed returns of investment promissory notes, leading to potential legal action from the Polish competition authority.

Dec 6, 2023

The European Commission has imposed a €47.7 million fine on Lantmännen for its role in a cartel that manipulated ethanol price benchmarks in Europe.

Dec 6, 2023

The European Commission has adopted new Guidelines to help agricultural operators design sustainability agreements that comply with EU competition rules, following a recent reform in the Common Agricultural Policy.

Dec 6, 2023

The French Competition Authority has published a comprehensive opinion on the competitive dynamics of the land passenger transport sector, emphasizing its importance for the economy and environmental sustainability.