Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Advocates for Easing Financial Requirements in Land Transport Concessions
Oct 27, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, supports reforms to relax financial solvency requirements for land transport concessions, aiming to attract more bidders and enhance competition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Fines InCruises for Consumer Rights Violations
Oct 27, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of nearly 5.3 million PLN on InGroup International LLC for practices that violate consumer interests through its travel program.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Reviews Wish's Compliance with Commitments
Oct 26, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority is investigating whether the global e-commerce platform Wish has fulfilled its commitments made in 2023 to avoid penalties.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Takes Legal Action Against Microsoft for Misleading Subscription Practices
Oct 26, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated court proceedings against Microsoft for allegedly misleading millions of customers regarding Microsoft 365 subscription options and price increases.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authorities Crack Down on Non-Compliant Heat Pumps
Oct 24, 2025
The Polish competition authority, along with tax and trade inspectors, has identified 32 out of 34 heat pump models as non-compliant with EU regulations, preventing 786 devices from entering the market.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes Continued Collaboration for Cash Access in Australia
Oct 23, 2025
The ACCC has proposed to authorize the Australian Banking Association and other industry players to ensure ongoing cash distribution across Australia, particularly in remote areas.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reviews Veterinary Medicine Pricing and Care Costs
Oct 23, 2025
The French competition authority has published an opinion addressing the rising costs of veterinary care and the impact of corporate networks on the veterinary profession.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Investigates Anticompetitive Practices in Executive Aviation Services
Oct 23, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a sanctioning procedure against several companies involved in executive aviation services for alleged anticompetitive practices.
Spanish competition authority
Increase in Households Reporting Inappropriate Audiovisual Content for Minors
Oct 23, 2025
A growing number of Spanish households are aware of and are reporting inappropriate audiovisual content for minors, according to the latest CNMC survey.
Dutch ACM
Unilever to Revise Sustainability Claims Following ACM Intervention
Oct 23, 2025
Unilever will cease using vague sustainability claims on its product packaging after the Dutch Consumers’ Association raised concerns, prompting action from the Dutch competition authority.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Chair Highlights Competition's Role in UK Economic Growth
Oct 23, 2025
In a keynote speech, the Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority emphasized the critical role of competition and consumer protection in driving economic growth amidst current financial challenges.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Rejects MicroStar's Acquisition of Konvoy Assets
Oct 22, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opposed MicroStar's proposed acquisition of Konvoy's assets, citing concerns over reduced competition in the keg pooling market.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Transitions to Service-Based Management
Oct 22, 2025
The Estonian Competition Authority is shifting to a service-based management model to enhance the quality of public services and better meet the needs of individuals and businesses.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Investigates Potential Cartel in School Trip Services
Oct 22, 2025
The Greek competition authority has prioritized an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices in the organized school trip services market, focusing on possible cartel behavior.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Calls for Safeguards to Prevent Coordination Risks Among Operators in New Deforestation-Free Products Regulation
Oct 22, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has issued recommendations to enhance competition and transparency in the new regulation on deforestation-free products, emphasizing the need to prevent sensitive information exchange among operators.
