Antitrust News Feed

Oct 22, 2025

The Polish competition authority has charged four companies in the renewable energy sector for unfair practices, while imposing a significant fine on Sunday Polska for contract violations.

Oct 21, 2025

The Greek Competition Authority has carried out surprise inspections in the passenger transport sector to investigate potential anti-competitive practices.

Oct 21, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has released studies highlighting the need for improved competition in port services, which currently face regulatory inefficiencies and monopolistic practices.

Oct 21, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy to form a joint electricity buying group, allowing members to pool demand and negotiate better supply agreements.

Oct 21, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has issued a warning regarding telemarketing practices that involve authorizations for energy contracts, highlighting the risks of unwanted switches and high fees for consumers and businesses.

Oct 21, 2025

The UK competition authority, CMA, has responded to the DBT's call for evidence regarding the opt-out collective actions regime, emphasizing the synergy between public and private enforcement.

Oct 21, 2025

The German competition authority and the Federal Network Agency have investigated unusually high electricity prices during dark calm periods in late 2024, finding no evidence of abusive behavior.

Oct 20, 2025

The Czech competition authority has signed a new cooperation memorandum with the Czech Telecommunications Office to enhance regulatory oversight in the telecommunications sector.

Oct 20, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated Empik to provide compensation to customers due to issues with order cancellations and delays.

Oct 19, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved urgent temporary modifications to several operational procedures of the electricity system to enhance supply security.

Oct 19, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with the Greek Competition Authority (HCC) during a professional conference in Athens, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in competition policy.

Oct 19, 2025

The European Commission has initiated unannounced inspections at various companies in the ski equipment sector over potential antitrust rule violations.

Oct 19, 2025

The Spanish competition authority criticizes the municipality of Vejer de la Frontera for imposing excessive documentation requirements on a fiber optic operator, potentially hindering market competition.

Oct 17, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the need for energy suppliers to inform customers about significant regulatory changes coming in 2027, including the end of net-metering and new CO2 emission costs.

Oct 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted an inspection of ten electric scooter models, finding that half had labeling errors that could lead to misuse and accidents.