Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
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.
Danish competition authority
AFA Decaux Fined for Coordinating Discounts with Competitor
Oct 22, 2025
AFA Decaux has been fined DKK 10 million for illegally coordinating discount rates with Clear Channel Denmark, restricting competition in outdoor advertising for over six years.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Designates Apple and Google as Strategic Market Players in Mobile Platforms
Oct 22, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed that Apple and Google hold strategic market status in their mobile platforms, enabling potential regulatory interventions to enhance competition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against Unfair Practices in Renewable Energy Sector
Oct 22, 2025
The Polish competition authority has charged four companies in the renewable energy sector for unfair practices, while imposing a significant fine on Sunday Polska for contract violations.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Conducts Surprise Inspections in Passenger Transport Sector
Oct 21, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has carried out surprise inspections in the passenger transport sector to investigate potential anti-competitive practices.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Enhancements for Competition in Spanish Ports
Oct 21, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has released studies highlighting the need for improved competition in port services, which currently face regulatory inefficiencies and monopolistic practices.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Joint Electricity Buying Group for South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
Oct 21, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy to form a joint electricity buying group, allowing members to pool demand and negotiate better supply agreements.
Dutch ACM
ACM Issues Warning on Risky Telemarketing Practices for Energy Contracts
Oct 21, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has issued a warning regarding telemarketing practices that involve authorizations for energy contracts, highlighting the risks of unwanted switches and high fees for consumers and businesses.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Highlights Importance of Enforcement Collaboration in Collective Actions
Oct 21, 2025
The UK competition authority, CMA, has responded to the DBT's call for evidence regarding the opt-out collective actions regime, emphasizing the synergy between public and private enforcement.
German Bundeskartellamt
Investigation into High Electricity Prices During Dark Calm Periods in Germany
Oct 21, 2025
The German competition authority and the Federal Network Agency have investigated unusually high electricity prices during dark calm periods in late 2024, finding no evidence of abusive behavior.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority and Telecom Regulator Sign Cooperation Memorandum
Oct 20, 2025
The Czech competition authority has signed a new cooperation memorandum with the Czech Telecommunications Office to enhance regulatory oversight in the telecommunications sector.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Intervenes to Compensate Empik Customers
Oct 20, 2025
The Polish competition authority has mandated Empik to provide compensation to customers due to issues with order cancellations and delays.
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