Antitrust News Feed

Feb 19, 2024

Nextbike, a leading operator of city bike rental systems, was fined over 791,000 PLN by the President of the Polish Competition Authority for applying abusive clauses and unjustly burdening consumers with additional fees through unauthorized changes to their terms and conditions.

Feb 19, 2024

The Netherlands ACM is expanding requirements for private networks to aid in alleviating strain on the public grid during peak times, enabling more sustainable projects to connect.

Feb 18, 2024

Nextbike Poland was fined over 791,000 PLN by the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for applying abusive clauses and unjustly burdening consumers with additional fees through unauthorized changes to its terms and conditions.

Feb 18, 2024

The Netherlands ACM is expanding the requirement for private networks to assist in alleviating strain on the public grid during peak times, enabling more sustainable projects to connect.

Feb 16, 2024

Starting on February 17, 2024, online service providers must adhere to the Digital Services Act (DSA) to ensure a safe and trustworthy online environment, combat illegal content, protect minors, and enhance transparency.

Feb 16, 2024

A market inspection by the Trade Inspection Authority revealed safety issues in one-third of 220 toys, with 18% containing excessive levels of phthalates, some exceeding limits by over 300 times, and 24% having labeling errors.

Feb 16, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has conditionally approved the acquisition of three gas stations by Anwim, the franchisor of the Moya gas station network, from Elbah II, the owner of stations in the Silesian Voivodeship, contingent on the termination of a franchise agreement with one of the franchisees.

Feb 15, 2024

Starting on February 17, 2024, online service providers must adhere to the Digital Services Act (DSA) to ensure a safe and trustworthy online environment, as emphasized by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Feb 15, 2024

A recent market inspection by the Trade Inspectorate revealed safety issues in 1/3 of 220 toys tested, with 18% of them containing excessive levels of phthalates, some exceeding limits by over 300 times.

Feb 15, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Anwim to acquire three gas stations from Elbah II, with the condition of terminating an agreement with one of its franchisees.

Feb 15, 2024

Servizio Energetico Italiano has been fined 900,000 euros by the Italian Competition Authority for activating unsolicited electricity and gas supplies without consumer consent since July 2022.

Feb 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Chocolats De Neuville for restricting online sales by franchisees and hindering their commercial freedom.

Feb 13, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority imposed a 7 million euro fine on British American Tobacco Italia and Amazon EU for misleading advertising of Glo Hyper X2 and Glo Hyper Air heated tobacco devices, failing to disclose health risks and age restrictions.

Feb 13, 2024

The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating several banks for their handling of unauthorized transactions, potentially leading to significant penalties.

Feb 13, 2024

El número de líneas de fibra óptica hasta el hogar (FTTH) en España superó los 14,8 millones en 2023, con Movistar siendo el proveedor líder con 5,3 millones de líneas.