Antitrust News Feed

Nov 13, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Posnet Polska for potential price-fixing practices involving cash registers and other payment devices.

Nov 12, 2025

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Red Bull for potentially restricting competition in the energy drinks market, particularly against larger competitors.

Nov 12, 2025

The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Google's practices regarding the demotion of media publishers' content in search results, potentially breaching the Digital Markets Act.

Nov 12, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has concluded its investigation into Lidl's pricing claims, resulting in commitments that aim to enhance price competition in the retail market.

Nov 12, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has urged La Liga to limit its discretion in the marketing of audiovisual rights for the upcoming football seasons, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Nov 12, 2025

The Polish competition authority is examining aggressive marketing practices aimed at children on social media, focusing on popular influencers Wojan and Palion.

Nov 11, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized an eight-year exemption for Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia to implement a recycling scheme for soft plastic packaging, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability.

Nov 11, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a recall for children's sand products sold at various retailers due to potential asbestos contamination.

Nov 11, 2025

John Holland has voluntarily ended its agreements with the CFMEU that restricted labor hire competition on major infrastructure projects, following concerns raised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Nov 11, 2025

The Czech competition authority highlights the growing intersection of data protection and competition law in the digital economy, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach.

Nov 11, 2025

The Belgian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into Live Nation's acquisition of the Pukkelpop music festival, focusing on potential impacts on competition in the live entertainment sector.

Nov 11, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the need to fully implement existing measures for grid congestion before considering location-based tariffs, according to a preliminary study.

Nov 10, 2025

The Czech competition authority has imposed a fine of 9.9 million CZK on K + B Progres for engaging in illegal vertical price-fixing agreements with retailers.

Nov 10, 2025

The Estonian Competition Authority has opted not to pursue misdemeanour proceedings against NGO Jalgpalliklubi FCF Jalgpallikool regarding an anti-competitive agreement offer.

Nov 10, 2025

The Greek competition authority has published the results of its mapping study in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector, focusing on products for sheep and goats, including vaccines, antibiotics, and antiparasitics.