Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Prioritizes Investigation into Online Travel Agencies
May 29, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has initiated a priority investigation into practices of online travel agencies regarding hotel booking services, following a complaint that may indicate violations of competition laws.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Focuses on Agreements Among Competitors in Judicial Training
May 29, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority and OECD's Regional Competition Education Center held a successful judicial training seminar focusing on agreements between competitors, supported by the European Commission.
Hungarian competition authority
Microsoft Enhances AI Capabilities in Hungarian Language Thanks to Competition Authority
May 29, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has secured a historic commitment from Microsoft to develop AI systems using 10 billion Hungarian words, making data accessible for other developers.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Hosts Conference with Western Balkan Competition Authorities
May 29, 2025
A conference in Vienna marks the beginning of a long-term cooperation between Austrian competition authorities and those from Western Balkan countries, supported by the World Bank.
Swedish competition authority
Swedish Authority Approves Strålfors' Acquisition of 21 Grams with Commitments
May 29, 2025
The Swedish Competition Authority has cleared Postnord Strålfors AB's acquisition of 21 Grams Holding AB after extensive commitments were made to address competition concerns.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Hosts Delegation from China's Henan Province
May 29, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority, GVH, welcomed a delegation from Henan province to discuss market competition and consumer protection, aiming to strengthen international cooperation.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Investigates Temu's Misleading Promotions
May 29, 2025
The Polish competition authority is scrutinizing Temu for potentially deceptive promotional pricing practices, which could lead to fines of up to 10% of the company's turnover.
Australian competition authority
Thermomix Fined for Misleading NDIS Claims
May 28, 2025
Vorwerk Australia, trading as Thermomix, has been penalized $79,200 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading customers about NDIS endorsements for its products.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Authorities Investigate Aerial Firefighting Procurement Cartel
May 28, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority is collaborating with the Criminal Investigation Police in raids linked to suspected cartel activities in aerial firefighting procurement.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Raises Red Flags Over Elders' Acquisition of Delta Agribusiness
May 28, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Elders Limited's proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness, highlighting potential risks to competition in the rural merchandise market.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Authorities Investigate Aerial Firefighting Cartel
May 28, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority is collaborating with the Criminal Investigation Police in raids targeting suspected collusion in aerial firefighting procurement.
Danish competition authority
Danish Authority Finds Rema 1000 Misled in Merger Filing
May 27, 2025
The Danish competition authority has determined that Rema 1000 provided incorrect and incomplete information during its merger application with parts of Aldi Denmark, leading to potential penalties.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Mandates Asset Divestiture for Synopsys and Ansys Merger Approval
May 27, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has mandated Synopsys and Ansys to divest certain assets to address antitrust concerns related to their $35 billion merger, ensuring competition in critical software markets.
New Zealand competition authority
El Cheapo Cars Fined for Loan Disclosure Failures
May 27, 2025
El Cheapo Cars has been ordered to compensate hundreds of borrowers after being found guilty of failing to provide essential loan information, resulting in a fine and compensation totaling over $450,000.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authority Requests In-Depth Review of Wabtec-Dellner Merger
May 27, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has filed a request for a detailed examination of the proposed merger between Wabtec and Dellner, citing significant concerns over reduced competition.
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