Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Vodafone Misled Consumers on Inflation-Linked Fee Adjustments
Jan 8, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority found that Vodafone Hungary failed to adequately inform consumers about inflation-linked fee adjustments from October 2022 to May 2024, leading to a significant fine.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Evaluates AURA and CONCORDIS Buying Alliances
Jan 8, 2026
The French competition authority is conducting a competitive assessment of the AURA and CONCORDIS buying alliances to evaluate their impact on competition in consumer goods markets.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Releases Third Study on Leniency Programme
Jan 8, 2026
The French competition authority has published its third study on the leniency programme, providing insights from legal practitioners and exploring potential enhancements.
Spanish competition authority
Public Aid Decreases in Spain for the First Time Since 2019
Jan 8, 2026
In 2023, public aid in Spain saw its first decline since 2019, dropping to 0.83% of GDP, according to the CNMC's annual report.
Spanish competition authority
E-commerce Revenue in Spain Reaches €28.3 Billion in Q2 2025
Jan 8, 2026
Spain's e-commerce sector saw a significant growth of 22.6% year-on-year, reaching €28.3 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2025.
Dutch ACM
ACM Takes Action on Energy Suppliers' Disconnection Policies
Jan 8, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has investigated four energy suppliers regarding their disconnection policies for non-payment, leading to commitments for improvements from three of them.
French Competition Authority
2025: A Year of Significant Antitrust Actions by the French Competition Authority
Jan 8, 2026
In 2025, the French competition authority imposed €379 million in fines across various antitrust decisions and set a record in merger control with 328 decisions.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Workshop to Address Consumer Data Impact
Jan 7, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is set to host a workshop on February 26, 2026, focusing on consumer injuries and benefits related to data collection and usage.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Releases December Newsletter
Jan 7, 2026
The Czech competition authority has published its December newsletter, summarizing key activities and decisions from December 2025.
French Competition Authority
2025: A Year of Significant Antitrust Actions by the French Competition Authority
Jan 7, 2026
In 2025, the French competition authority imposed €379 million in fines across various antitrust decisions, while also achieving a record number of merger control decisions.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Releases Summary of Digital Markets Act Consultation Responses
Jan 7, 2026
The European Commission has published a summary of responses from a consultation on the review of the Digital Markets Act, highlighting broad support and suggestions for improvements.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Fines Oltens for Price Fixing in Bathroom Equipment
Jan 7, 2026
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on Oltens 1 and its management for enforcing minimum resale prices on bathroom products, limiting competition and consumer choice.
Spanish competition authority
User Satisfaction in High-Speed Rail Services Improves Amidst Competition
Jan 6, 2026
A recent survey by the Spanish competition authority reveals that competition has positively impacted prices and service frequencies in high-speed rail travel, with 75% of users expressing satisfaction.
Dutch ACM
New Tariff Regulation Agreement for Natural Gas in the Netherlands
Jan 6, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, along with system operators and trade associations, has reached an agreement on a new regulatory method for setting natural gas tariffs for the period 2027-2031.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Initiates Public Consultation on Procurement Guidance
Jan 5, 2026
The Belgian Competition Authority has launched a public consultation on a draft guidance aimed at helping public buyers identify risks of competition law infringements, particularly focusing on bid-rigging in public procurement.
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