Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Irish competition authority
New Accessibility Law Set to Transform Irish Market by 2025
Jun 26, 2025
The European Accessibility Act will come into effect in Ireland on June 28, 2025, aiming to enhance accessibility for disabled individuals across various products and services.
Spanish competition authority
Telecom Package Prices See Slight Decrease in 2024
Jun 26, 2025
The Spanish competition authority reports a minor reduction in telecommunications package prices for 2024, reflecting ongoing market dynamics.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Reviews Price Regulation Outcomes
Jun 26, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has analyzed the impact of price regulation in the energy sector from 2021 to 2023, highlighting significant changes and improvements in price stability and energy efficiency.
Luxembourg competition authority
Luxembourg and France Strengthen Antitrust Cooperation
Jun 26, 2025
The Luxembourg competition authority hosted a delegation from the French competition authority, focusing on collaboration in antitrust enforcement and merger control.
Danish competition authority
Danish Authority Fines Mærsk 10 Million Kroner for Merger Violation
Jun 26, 2025
The Danish competition authority has imposed a fine of 10 million kroner on A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S for failing to comply with merger control regulations during its acquisition of Pilot Air Freight Holdings LLC.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Seeks Feedback on New Grid Project Prioritization Framework
Jun 26, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on a draft decision aimed at prioritizing grid connection projects that serve major social objectives, such as schools and hospitals.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Retailer Fined for Unfair Trading Practices
Jun 25, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has fined retailer PPK-BJELOVAR EUR 50,000 for imposing unfair trading practices on its suppliers in the food supply chain.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Emphasizes Collaboration for AI's Economic Benefits
Jun 25, 2025
The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the need for coordinated efforts in harnessing artificial intelligence for societal benefits during a recent conference.
US Department of Justice
DOJ's Roger P. Alford Discusses Antitrust Challenges in Digital Markets
Jun 25, 2025
Roger P. Alford from the Department of Justice addressed the International Association of Privacy Professionals, highlighting the evolving antitrust landscape in digital markets and the importance of consumer welfare.
US Department of Justice
Fuel Truck Company Owner Sentenced for Bid Rigging and Fraud
Jun 25, 2025
Kris Bird, owner of a fuel truck supply company, has been sentenced to three months in prison for his involvement in bid rigging and wire fraud schemes related to contracts with the U.S. Forest Service.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Targets No-Poach Clauses in Labour Market
Jun 25, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority has issued a Statement of Objections regarding anti-competitive no-poach clauses in the labour market, which restrict worker mobility among member companies.
Finnish competition authority
Finnish Court Imposes €6.56 Million Fine for Real Estate Price Fixing
Jun 25, 2025
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has fined the Real Estate Management Federation and several companies €6.56 million for engaging in anti-competitive price-fixing practices.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Targets No-Poach Clauses in Labour Market
Jun 25, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority has issued a Statement of Objections regarding anti-competitive no-poach clauses in the labour market, which restrict worker mobility among member companies.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Closes Investigation into Moving Companies
Jun 25, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority has concluded its investigation into two moving companies suspected of illegal collaboration, deciding to drop the case.
Court of Justice of the EU
EU Court Upholds RWE-E.ON Asset Swap Approvals
Jun 25, 2025
The Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed the European Commission's approval of RWE's acquisition of E.ON's generation assets, dismissing appeals from several German municipal authorities.
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