Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Releases List of Major Telecom Operators in Spain
Oct 1, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published its annual list of principal operators in the fixed and mobile telephony markets, highlighting key market players and their obligations.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Concludes Investigation into Influencer Advertising Practices
Oct 1, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority has closed an investigation into influencer Halmi Bence for promoting his services without proper advertising disclosures, resulting in a reduced fine.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Initiates Seminars to Combat Bid Rigging
Oct 1, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority is actively promoting measures to prevent distortions in public procurement through two specialized seminars supported by the OECD and the European Commission's DG REFORM.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority to Lead European Communications Regulators in 2027
Oct 1, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, will preside over BEREC in 2027, with Alejandra de Iturriaga taking the lead following the Slovenian regulator's term.
Competition Bureau Canada
The Importance of Competition in Canada's Economy
Oct 1, 2025
Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, emphasizes the critical role of competition in enhancing Canada's economic productivity, affordability, and global competitiveness during his speech at the Canada’s Competition Summit 2025.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Supports Armenia in Consumer Protection Development
Oct 1, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is assisting Armenia in building a modern consumer protection and competition system through a new project initiated by a study visit from Armenian experts.
Australian competition authority
Improved Gas Supply Outlook for Australia's East Coast in 2026
Sep 30, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports a potential gas supply surplus for the east coast in Q1 2026, contingent on LNG producers' export decisions.
Spanish competition authority
Concerns Over New Olive Oil Regulation Impacting Consumers and Operators
Sep 30, 2025
The Spanish competition authority warns that a new regulation requiring the withdrawal of olive oil from the market could harm consumers and operators by increasing prices and reducing product quality.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Addresses Elevator Service Pricing Concerns
Sep 30, 2025
The Greek competition authority has raised concerns over potential price manipulation in elevator maintenance and installation services, urging compliance with competition laws.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Cartel Court Fines Kienzl for Price Fixing
Sep 30, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has successfully imposed a fine of EUR 45,000 on Kienzl for engaging in anti-competitive practices including price fixing and market division from 2012 to 2017.
Dutch ACM
ACM Investigates Software Company for Dominance Abuse
Sep 30, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an investigation into a major international software company suspected of abusing its dominant market position, potentially harming buyers.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Receives Positive Audit from Supreme Audit Office
Sep 30, 2025
The Supreme Audit Office has conducted a thorough review of the Polish Competition Authority's activities from 2020 to 2025, resulting in a positive evaluation of its efforts in market regulation.
European Commission
European Commission Investigates Vaccine Sector for Antitrust Violations
Sep 29, 2025
The European Commission has initiated unannounced inspections in the vaccines sector amid concerns of potential antitrust violations by a company.
US Department of Justice
Indictment of Companies and Executives for Fraudulent Sales of Forklifts to U.S. Government
Sep 29, 2025
Two companies and three executives have been indicted for fraudulently selling Chinese-made forklifts to the U.S. government while evading tariffs.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Achieves 4-Star Rating for Enforcement Excellence
Sep 29, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has been awarded a 4-star rating in the 2025 Global Competition Review's Rating Enforcement, recognizing its strong performance in competition law enforcement.
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