Antitrust News Feed

Aug 10, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed a new voluntary scheme to enhance the recycling of soft plastic packaging, led by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA).

Aug 10, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is analyzing the competitive landscape and submarine cable connectivity in non-peninsular regions, aiming to ensure fair competition and consumer protection.

Aug 8, 2025

The Polish competition authority highlights the impact of marketing trends on consumer behavior, raising concerns about their safety and value. A guide is provided to help consumers navigate these trends.

Aug 7, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority (GVH) has issued guidelines to help consumers navigate the potential dangers of mobile applications, emphasizing the importance of safety and privacy.

Aug 7, 2025

The Austrian competition authority has fined Gartner-Schiener €115,000 for participating in illegal price-fixing and market-sharing agreements from May 2012 to April 2017.

Aug 7, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department has proposed a settlement with Greystar, the largest landlord in the country, to address allegations of anticompetitive practices involving algorithmic pricing in rental markets.

Aug 6, 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has released an updated analysis of the grocery sector, confirming that competition remains effective despite rising food prices.

Aug 6, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department has mandated significant divestitures to address antitrust concerns regarding UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, alongside a civil penalty for Amedisys for false certification.

Aug 6, 2025

The Autorité de la concurrence has released an opinion assessing the impact of the 2015 reforms on the establishment and regulated rates for legal professions in France, highlighting both improvements and ongoing challenges.

Aug 6, 2025

The Slovenian competition authority has concluded two significant sector studies focusing on the food delivery market and district heating, revealing potential competition issues and the need for regulatory frameworks.

Aug 6, 2025

The Spanish competition authority has fined the HM hospital group for failing to notify its acquisition of the Hospital General de la Santísima Trinidad, acknowledging their oversight.

Aug 6, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority suspects Airbnb of misleading users and has initiated a competition supervision procedure against the company. This follows ongoing scrutiny of the online accommodation market in Hungary.

Aug 6, 2025

The Lithuanian Competition Council has launched an investigation into Emsi, a petrol station network operator, for allegedly executing unnotified mergers involving multiple petrol stations.

Aug 5, 2025

The CNMC has urged for enhanced competitive neutrality in the draft Framework Agreement for packaging waste management, impacting businesses in the sector. This move aims to ensure fair competition and compliance among companies involved in waste management.

Aug 5, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has developed informative materials to standardize payment terms for perishable goods, aiming to enhance compliance with the Unfair Trading Practices Act.