Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
CNMC to Review JCDecaux/ClearChannel Merger in Phase 2
Feb 29, 2024
The CNMC will conduct a detailed analysis of JCDecaux's exclusive acquisition of Clear Channel Spain due to potential competition risks in the outdoor advertising market.
Spanish competition authority
Energy Sector Liquidations by CNMC
Feb 29, 2024
CNMC has released provisional liquidations for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors, revealing financial discrepancies and performance metrics.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Recommendations on OZEV's Rapid Charging Fund
Feb 29, 2024
The CMA has provided advice to OZEV on how to enhance competition in en-route electric vehicle charging, particularly along motorways, through the Rapid Charging Fund.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Response to OZEV's Rapid Charging Fund Consultation
Feb 28, 2024
The CMA has provided advice to OZEV on opening up and increasing competition in en-route electric vehicle charging, particularly along motorways.
German Bundeskartellamt
22nd International Conference on Competition by Bundeskartellamt
Feb 28, 2024
The 22nd International Conference on Competition, hosted by the Bundeskartellamt in Berlin from 29 February to 1 March 2024, will gather over 350 participants from 60 countries to discuss current issues in international competition law enforcement and policy.
Spanish competition authority
Success Rate of Consumer Electricity and Gas Claims in Arbitration
Feb 28, 2024
The CNMC highlights the high success rate of consumer claims in electricity and gas disputes resolved through arbitration, urging companies to inform customers about this alternative dispute resolution method.
Dutch ACM
ACM Warns Against Market Manipulation in Wholesale Energy Sector
Feb 28, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning about potential market manipulation in the wholesale energy market, specifically through 'spoofing'.
Polish UOKiK
Conditional Approval for Fuel Market Acquisition
Feb 28, 2024
The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Anwim, the franchisor of the Moya gas station network, to acquire part of Elbah II's assets in the Silesian Voivodeship, subject to the termination of a franchise agreement with one of the franchisees.
Polish UOKiK
Price-fixing Scheme in Coal Sales: UOKiK President's Decision
Feb 28, 2024
UOKiK President Tomasz Chróstny imposed a fine of nearly 2.5 million PLN on Atex Multibranch Enterprise for engaging in a price-fixing scheme in coal sales.
Dutch ACM
ACM Interventions in Health Care Contracting Processes
Feb 27, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) intervened multiple times in the recent health care contracting period due to violations of individual negotiation principles, resulting in potential price increases and negative health care outcomes.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Imposes Fine for Coal Sales Price-Fixing
Feb 27, 2024
UOKiK President fined Atex for nearly 2.5 million PLN for imposing coal sales prices on distributors, restricting their ability to offer discounts.
Italian Competition Authority
Supermoney Fined for Unfair Commercial Practices
Feb 27, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority fined Supermoney S.p.A. EUR 1,480,000 for spreading claims without providing information on obtaining savings and failing to disclose remuneration for its intermediation activities in price comparisons for electricity and gas supply services.
French Competition Authority
Alleged Abuse of Dominant Position in Mayotte Port Services
Feb 27, 2024
A company in the port services sector in Mayotte is under scrutiny for allegedly abusing its dominant position by monopolizing cargo handling markets and imposing unfair trading conditions on importers.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Evolution of UK Merger Control
Feb 27, 2024
The keynote speech reflects on 20 years of UK merger control under the Enterprise Act 2002, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competitive markets and promoting consumer welfare through open and effective competition.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK Competition Law Developments
Feb 27, 2024
The article explores the evolving landscape of UK competition law, focusing on the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) adaptation to challenges like Brexit, the pandemic, and digital platform growth.
