Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Designates Google with Strategic Market Status in Search Services
Oct 9, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed Google's strategic market status in search services, enabling targeted actions to enhance competition.
Spanish competition authority
Public Consultation on Reasonable Profit Reference for Railway Service Operators
Oct 9, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a public consultation regarding the reasonable profit reference for railway service operators, which will be open until November 10.
Danish competition authority
Danish Competition Authority Concludes Case Against ØnskeBørn for Price Coordination
Oct 9, 2025
The Danish Competition Council has concluded its case against ØnskeBørn A/S for violating competition laws by coordinating prices, resulting in a fine of 9 million DKK after the company went bankrupt.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority's Opinion on Public Tender Decision
Oct 9, 2025
The Croatian competition authority has issued an opinion regarding a public tender decision by the City of Zagreb, highlighting concerns over competition principles in the tendering process.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK Competition Authority Issues Provisional Redeterminations on Water Price Controls
Oct 9, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally redetermined water price controls, rejecting nearly 80% of the increases sought by five water companies, resulting in an expected average bill increase of 3%.
Hungarian competition authority
Protecting Children and Families in the Digital Space: Insights from the Hungarian Competition Authority
Oct 8, 2025
The president of the Hungarian competition authority emphasizes the need for a collective effort to protect children and families from digital threats during a national consumer protection conference.
European Commission (DMA)
Public Consultation on DMA and GDPR Guidelines Launched
Oct 8, 2025
The European Commission and the EDPB are seeking feedback on draft guidelines that clarify the relationship between the Digital Markets Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.
Hungarian competition authority
Protecting Children and Families in the Digital Space: A Call to Action
Oct 8, 2025
The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority emphasizes the need for a collective effort to protect children and families from digital threats during a national consumer protection conference.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Suspends Controversial Cycling Gear Ratio Standard
Oct 8, 2025
The Belgian Competition Authority has suspended the International Cycling Union's new gear ratio standard for professional cycling, citing concerns over competition and transparency.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Raises Concerns Over Yamaha's Acquisition of Telwater
Oct 8, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Yamaha's proposed acquisition of Telwater, citing potential competition issues in the outboard motor market.
Spanish competition authority
Investigation into Anticompetitive Practices in Public Road Transport Sector
Oct 8, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is investigating potential anticompetitive agreements in the public road transport sector, particularly concerning school transport in Castilla-La Mancha.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission and EDPB Seek Input on DMA and GDPR Guidelines
Oct 8, 2025
The European Commission and the European Data Protection Board are collecting feedback on draft guidelines that clarify the relationship between the Digital Markets Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Investigates Temu for Potential Price Manipulation
Oct 8, 2025
The German competition authority has initiated proceedings against Temu to examine its pricing conditions for merchants on its online marketplace.
Polish UOKiK
Investigation Launched into Possible Collusion in Transport Sector
Oct 8, 2025
The Polish competition authority has initiated an investigation into potential anti-competitive agreements among transport companies that may have hindered drivers from changing jobs.
Czech competition authority
Interview with the Chairman of the Czech Competition Authority on Public Procurement
Oct 7, 2025
The Czech competition authority's September newsletter features an interview with Chairman Petr Mlsna discussing the future of public procurement oversight and recent decisions.
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