Antitrust News Feed

Nov 16, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Google for allegedly failing to properly monitor phishing advertisements on its platform, potentially endangering consumers.

Nov 16, 2025

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has proposed a €7.6 million penalty for Finnair due to the provision of incorrect and misleading information during an investigation.

Nov 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority, along with other agencies, has conducted checks on 1,139 electric bicycles imported from outside the EU, revealing significant compliance issues.

Nov 13, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission has mandated Valvoline and Greenbriar to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns related to their $625 million acquisition deal.

Nov 13, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated a safety awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of quad bikes, particularly for older male farmers and children.

Nov 13, 2025

The European Commission is inviting comments on commitments proposed by SAP to resolve potential anticompetitive practices related to its maintenance and support services for on-premises ERP software.

Nov 13, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, recommends regulatory changes to enhance competition among used oil management systems and streamline processes for industrial waste.

Nov 13, 2025

According to the latest survey by the Spanish competition authority, high-speed train services are the most favored by travelers, despite a general decline in satisfaction across other rail services.

Nov 13, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada is inviting public feedback on its proposed merger enforcement guidelines, which aim to modernize the approach to merger analysis in light of recent changes to competition laws.

Nov 13, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada is inviting public feedback on its proposed updated merger enforcement guidelines, aimed at modernizing the approach to merger analysis.

Nov 13, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Posnet Polska for potential price-fixing practices involving cash registers and other payment devices.

Nov 12, 2025

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Red Bull for potentially restricting competition in the energy drinks market, particularly against larger competitors.

Nov 12, 2025

The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Google's practices regarding the demotion of media publishers' content in search results, potentially breaching the Digital Markets Act.

Nov 12, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has concluded its investigation into Lidl's pricing claims, resulting in commitments that aim to enhance price competition in the retail market.

Nov 12, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has urged La Liga to limit its discretion in the marketing of audiovisual rights for the upcoming football seasons, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.