Antitrust News Feed

Jun 23, 2025

The Austrian competition authority and E-Control have released a report highlighting the lack of effective nationwide competition in the energy sector, despite 24 years of liberalization.

Jun 23, 2025

The Luxembourg competition authority participated in the ASCOLA Swiss Chapter's annual conference, discussing recent developments in competition law and its implementation across jurisdictions.

Jun 23, 2025

The Belgian Competition Authority is conducting inspections in the personal care and retail sectors due to potential anticompetitive practices.

Jun 23, 2025

The Danish competition authority is examining the broadband market to enhance competition and ensure better choices and prices for consumers.

Jun 23, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies and 5 managers of engaging in illegal agreements that may have divided the market for agricultural machinery, affecting farmers' purchasing options.

Jun 22, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has not opposed Australia Post's proposed 13.3% increase in stamp prices, set to take effect in July 2025, despite concerns over consumer costs.

Jun 22, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency participated in the OECD Competition Committee meeting in Paris, focusing on key competition issues including merger control efficiencies and corporate influence in policymaking.

Jun 22, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its final report urging the need for regulatory reforms in digital platform markets to protect consumers and improve competition.

Jun 22, 2025

The European Commission has issued an official warning to Slovenia for allegedly violating public procurement rules regarding the supply of medicines to public pharmacies, following prior concerns raised by the Slovenian competition authority.

Jun 22, 2025

The Spanish competition authority reports a significant 19% rise in high-speed train travelers in the southern corridor from January to March, indicating a growing preference for rail travel.

Jun 22, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has reminded electricity suppliers with fixed-price contracts that they cannot alter the agreed prices, ensuring consumer protection.

Jun 20, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has reported a slight increase in natural gas prices alongside a record import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the Netherlands.

Jun 19, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada has released a revised bulletin on private access to the Competition Tribunal, reflecting recent amendments to the Competition Act that broaden access for individuals and businesses.

Jun 19, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved Les Crudettes' acquisition of Bonduelle Frais France, assessing that the merger poses no threat to market competition.

Jun 19, 2025

A recent report reveals that one in ten individuals took advantage of free commuter train passes offered by Renfe, highlighting the impact of promotional strategies on public transport usage.