Antitrust News Feed

Apr 3, 2024

The Competition Authority (AdC) has fined a large technology consulting company €278,000 for anti-competitive practices in the labor market from 2016 to 2021, marking the third sanction in the sector.

Apr 3, 2024

Spreadex's acquisition of Sporting Index's 'business to consumer' arm has raised competition concerns in the UK online sports spread betting market, where the two companies are the only licensed providers.

Apr 3, 2024

In 2023, UOKiK issued over 1000 decisions, imposed fines exceeding 612 million PLN, and conducted 15,000 product quality checks, showcasing a strong commitment to competition and consumer protection.

Apr 3, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has approved the Land Berlin's acquisition of Vattenfall's district heating network in Berlin, with a focus on competition law implications.

Apr 2, 2024

The CNMC has published provisional liquidations for the electric, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors, revealing significant deviations in revenues.

Apr 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued warnings to suppliers in various sectors for potentially pressuring retailers to set higher retail prices, which is illegal and harms consumers.

Apr 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined energy supplier HEM 1.1 million euros for using misleading and aggressive telemarketing tactics to sell expensive energy contracts to consumers.

Apr 1, 2024

The CNMC has approved guidelines for monitoring railway fees, focusing on ensuring predictability and efficiency in the costs paid by railway companies for infrastructure use.

Mar 28, 2024

Energy supplier DGB is leaving the Dutch energy market, transferring all customers to Volti, a reseller of Kikker Energie, prompting the Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) to closely monitor the process.

Mar 27, 2024

The CMA's latest report highlights high fuel margins in the UK market, indicating weakened competition and a need for regulatory intervention.

Mar 27, 2024

UOKiK is urging suppliers of agri-food products to report any unfair practices by retail chains through an anonymous survey.

Mar 27, 2024

Iris Mobili S.r.l., owner of the Mondo Convenienza brand, has been fined 3.2 million euros by the Italian Competition Authority for obstructing consumers in after-sales services and delivering incomplete or incorrect products.

Mar 27, 2024

The 2023 ACM Annual Report highlights new oversight measures in response to European laws for online platforms and energy suppliers, focusing on process oversight and enforcement of digital legislation.

Mar 27, 2024

The CMA has advised the government to proceed with implementing legislation based on their market study recommendations to enhance competition in the road fuel retail market.

Mar 26, 2024

The CMA has secured commitments from ASOS, Boohoo, and Asda to improve the accuracy of their green claims in the fashion sector, setting a benchmark for the industry.