Antitrust News Feed

Dec 8, 2025

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Google's potential anticompetitive behavior regarding the use of online content for AI, focusing on unfair terms imposed on publishers and content creators.

Dec 8, 2025

The Greek Competition Authority has launched surprise inspections at companies involved in electricity production and wholesale supply as part of an ongoing investigation into potential anti-competitive practices.

Dec 8, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has intervened to provide potato growers of Farm Frites with additional time and information to decide on new contract changes, following unrest over a sudden discount system alteration.

Dec 8, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 170 million PLN on Claas and five of its dealers for engaging in anti-competitive practices that restricted farmers' access to agricultural machinery.

Dec 7, 2025

The European Commission has secured a commitment from Meta to provide EU users with options for less personalized advertising, in compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Dec 7, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority and the National Bank of Hungary have agreed to enhance their collaboration to achieve and maintain price stability, a key economic goal.

Dec 5, 2025

The European Commission has fined social media platform X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, marking the first enforcement of this law.

Dec 5, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has set the maximum heat tariffs for 2026, reducing variable costs while increasing fixed costs for consumers.

Dec 5, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted a safety inspection of 80 models of sound and magnetic toys, assessing their safety, construction, and labeling.

Dec 4, 2025

The Justice Department requires Constellation Energy to divest six power plants to address antitrust concerns related to its proposed acquisition of Calpine Corporation.

Dec 4, 2025

The Chairman of the Czech Competition Authority has revised fines for companies involved in a cartel related to public procurement for railway crossings and stations.

Dec 4, 2025

On December 5, 2025, World Competition Day will focus on the implications of artificial intelligence for market competition, highlighting the cautious approach of competition authorities.

Dec 4, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, suggests reconsidering the extension of the update period for orthoprosthetic products from three to five years, citing insufficient evidence of market stability.

Dec 4, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has imposed fines totaling over 1.5 billion HUF on six companies involved in a cartel related to the procurement of waste management and sewer cleaning vehicles.

Dec 4, 2025

A recent survey by the Spanish competition authority reveals that 75.1% of households are aware of the social electricity bonus, with varying levels of understanding regarding its requirements.