Antitrust News Feed

Mar 6, 2024

Tinder will inform users about personalized discounts following an intervention by European consumer authorities.

Mar 6, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Assay ASI and its management for offering an "Investment Bill Agreement" scheme, cautioning consumers about potential risks to their savings.

Mar 5, 2024

The CNMC has determined that Ouigo's four daily services on the Madrid-Segovia-Valladolid route do not disrupt the economic balance of the public service contract between Renfe Viajeros and the Ministry of Transport.

Mar 5, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is urging Municipalities in major cities to increase the number of taxi licenses, improve service quality, and enhance flexibility in shifts to address serious shortcomings in the taxi industry.

Mar 5, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed fines on Assay ASI and its management for offering an "investment bill agreement" scheme, cautioning consumers about potential risks to their savings.

Mar 4, 2024

The CNMC is requiring Adif and Adif AV to advance the timelines for allocating capacity on their rail network, publish criteria for prioritizing requests from companies, and provide more transparent information to increase competitiveness in the rail sector.

Mar 4, 2024

UOKiK fined companies for misleading consumers with "Weksel agreements" that transferred investment risks and falsely promised financial benefits.

Mar 4, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence provided recommendations on two draft decrees concerning the codes of professional conduct for commissioners of justice and notaries in France.

Mar 4, 2024

The Netherlands' ACM and RDI conducted a joint study on smart devices, revealing shortcomings in the information provided to consumers and the lack of consistent updates, highlighting the need for improved oversight.

Mar 3, 2024

The Netherlands ACM and RDI conducted a study on smart devices, revealing a lack of information for consumers and inconsistent update policies.

Mar 3, 2024

The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position in the market for distributing music streaming apps to iOS users through its App Store.

Mar 3, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has taken action against a company distributing a spicy snack, the "Hot Chip Challenge," which encouraged young consumers to participate in potentially hazardous challenges on social media.

Mar 1, 2024

The Trade Inspectorate conducted inspections on household equipment such as ladders, folding stools, step stools, and platforms, focusing on fall hazards and labeling issues, with errors found in 3 out of 8 products.

Mar 1, 2024

The UOKiK President has made a decision regarding OLX's practices related to the sale of "Protective Packages" on its platform.

Feb 29, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority recently inspected household equipment like ladders, folding stools, and platforms for safety concerns, highlighting the importance of accurate labeling and product safety compliance.