Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Irish competition authority
CCPC Releases Updated Grocery Sector Analysis in Ireland
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.
US Department of Justice
UnitedHealth's Acquisition of Amedisys Faces Major Divestiture Requirements
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.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reviews 2015 Legal Profession Reforms
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.
Slovenian competition authority
Slovenian Competition Authority Completes Sector Studies on Food Delivery and District Heating
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.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Hospital Group Fined for Unreported Acquisition
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.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Investigates Airbnb for Misleading Practices
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.
Lithuanian competition authority
Emsi Under Investigation for Unreported Mergers in Lithuania
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.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Advocates for Competitive Neutrality in Packaging Waste Management
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.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Issues Guidelines for Payment Terms on Perishable Goods
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.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Targets Booking.com Again
Aug 5, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Booking.com for potentially misleading pricing information and consumer deception regarding its Genius program discounts.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK Competition Authority Launches Detailed Review of Aramark-Entier Merger
Aug 5, 2025
The UK competition authority has initiated an in-depth investigation into the merger between Aramark and Entier, amid concerns over potential price increases and reduced choices in the offshore catering market.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Approves CO2 Pipeline Collaborations
Aug 5, 2025
The German competition authority has raised no antitrust concerns regarding two CO2 pipeline cooperation projects between Open Grid Europe and other operators.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against Loan Companies for Misleading Practices
Aug 5, 2025
The President of the Polish competition authority has charged two loan companies and an intermediary for misleading consumers about additional paid services bundled with consumer credit agreements.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Fines Eólica del Alfoz and Bans Public Contracting for Six Months
Aug 4, 2025
The Spanish competition authority has imposed a fine of €958,593 on Eólica del Alfoz for abusing its dominant position and has prohibited the company from participating in public contracts for six months.
Finnish competition authority
Bankruptcy of Mixx Travel: Customers Can Claim Reimbursements
Aug 4, 2025
Mixx Travel has been declared bankrupt, allowing affected customers to submit reimbursement claims to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority for unfulfilled travel services.
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