Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Dutch ACM
Dutch Energy Market Faces Price Volatility Amid Gas Storage Success
Jul 23, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a successful increase in gas storage levels, but warns of high electricity prices during calm summer evenings due to weather dependency.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Targets Apple and Google to Boost Mobile Competition in the UK
Jul 23, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to designate Apple and Google with 'strategic market status' to enhance competition in the mobile platform sector, addressing concerns over their duopoly.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authority Fines Emme Group for Deceptive Mattress Promotions
Jul 23, 2025
The Italian competition authority has fined Emme Group S.p.A. €3 million for misleading and aggressive marketing practices related to mattress sales.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Accuses Orange and T-Mobile of Misleading Pricing Practices
Jul 23, 2025
The President of the Polish competition authority has accused Orange and T-Mobile of presenting prices in a misleading manner that could confuse consumers. Both companies face potential fines of up to 10% of their annual revenue.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Reports Record High of 40 Million High-Speed Train Passengers in 2024
Jul 22, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has announced a record of 40 million passengers using high-speed trains in 2024, highlighting the growing popularity of this mode of transport.
Croatian competition authority
The Dangers of Selling Food Below Purchase Price: A Call to Action
Jul 22, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency warns against the practice of retailers selling food below their purchase price, highlighting its negative impact on producers, small retailers, and consumers.
Court of Justice of the EU
EU Court Reduces Fine for Credit Suisse in Forex Trading Case
Jul 22, 2025
The General Court of the EU has confirmed Credit Suisse's involvement in an anticompetitive agreement in the Forex market but has significantly reduced its fine from €83.2 million to €28.9 million.
European Commission (DMA)
EU and Japan Join Forces to Enhance Digital Market Competition
Jul 22, 2025
The European Commission has signed a Cooperation Arrangement with the Japan Fair Trade Commission to promote competition and fairness in digital markets.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authority Fines Sennheiser and Sonova for Price Fixing
Jul 22, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has imposed fines of EUR 534,000 on Sennheiser and EUR 100,000 on Sonova for engaging in vertical price-fixing agreements in the headphone market.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Seeks Input on Retail Banking Challenges
Jul 21, 2025
The Portuguese competition authority is calling for information from various stakeholders to identify challenges in the retail banking sector, including product comparability and barriers to switching banks.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Launches Surprise Inspections on Retailers Across Ireland
Jul 21, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has conducted unannounced inspections at various retail outlets in Ireland to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.
Australian competition authority
Australian Cyclone Reinsurance Pool Reduces Premiums, Yet Affordability Issues Persist
Jul 21, 2025
The Australian Government's cyclone reinsurance pool has successfully lowered insurance premiums for high-risk areas, but many households and small businesses still face affordability challenges, according to the ACCC's latest report.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Proposes New Regulations to Combat Electricity Fraud
Jul 21, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed regulatory changes aimed at tackling electricity fraud, enhancing market integrity for consumers and businesses.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Authority Penalizes TOMMY for Unfair Pricing Practices
Jul 21, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has fined TOMMY d.o.o. €212,500 for violating unfair trading practices in the food supply chain by selling products below purchase price.
Polish UOKiK
Scott Sportech Poland Fined for Blocking Online Bicycle Sales
Jul 21, 2025
Scott Sportech Poland has been penalized for preventing dealers from selling bicycles online, violating both Polish and EU competition laws.
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