Antitrust News Feed

Feb 7, 2024

The French Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into the generative artificial intelligence sector, focusing on the strategies employed by major digital players to consolidate their market power and expand in this growing industry.

Feb 7, 2024

The High Court denied Nicholas Brown's application to continue acting as a director of Brown and Mason Group after his disqualification for involvement in bid-rigging in the demolition industry.

Feb 7, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against Polskie Destylarnie for alleged violations of consumer interests in their "Skarbiec Palikota" loan campaign.

Feb 6, 2024

Join the live Mobility webinar discussing the Autorité's opinion on land passenger transport, with a focus on rail and contracted transport sectors.

Feb 6, 2024

The Autorité de la Concurrence is hosting a webinar to gather feedback from industry players on competition in the rail and contracted transport sectors, focusing on the challenges faced by new entrants and ways to stimulate competition in transport markets.

Feb 6, 2024

The CNMC is proposing to completely deregulate the wholesale market for access to the fixed-line telephone network for alternative operators to Telefónica.

Feb 6, 2024

The CNMC has raised concerns about certain restrictive measures for tourist accommodations in Catalonia, arguing that they may not be proportionate or necessary.

Feb 6, 2024

The European Commission has accused Public Power Corporation (PPC) of breaching EU antitrust rules by selling electricity below cost in the Greek wholesale market, potentially excluding competitors and hindering investment in environmentally friendly energy sources.

Feb 6, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) initiated proceedings against Polskie Destylarnie for alleged deceptive practices in the "Palikot's Treasury" loan campaign.

Feb 5, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is investigating potential anticompetitive practices in the market for consulting and technical assistance services in engineering, specifically related to the allocation of tenders for road planning, construction, and operation.

Feb 5, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has informed the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) and other parties involved in the 50+1 proceeding about the current stage and next steps, taking into consideration recent judgments by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the relation between sports association rules and competition law.

Feb 5, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has conducted a performance evaluation of the three major municipal public transport companies in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, revealing minor differences in their cost effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

Feb 4, 2024

The European Commission has ensured JetBlue Airways Corporation can continue operating at Amsterdam airport, preventing potential harm to competition on transatlantic routes.

Feb 4, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has opened a sanctioning proceeding against Rheinmetall for possible obstruction of its work by providing incomplete and misleading information during the notification of its acquisition of Expal Systems.

Feb 4, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved a 4.09% increase in the airport tariffs charged by Aena, which will impact the prices of airline tickets for passengers.