Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
US Department of Justice
DOJ's Bill Rinner Highlights New Merger Review Strategies at GWU Conference
Jun 3, 2025
At the George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab Conference, DAAG Bill Rinner outlined the Department of Justice's renewed commitment to rigorous merger enforcement, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the review process.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Strengthens National Language through Microsoft Decision
Jun 3, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has taken significant steps to protect national interests by regulating Microsoft’s use of Hungarian language data for AI development.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Temporary Changes to Battery Stewardship Scheme
Jun 3, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted interim authorisation for the Battery Stewardship Scheme to continue with limited adjustments to its levy and rebates, ensuring its financial viability.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Seeks Feedback on Steeline Members' Collective Bargaining Proposal
Jun 2, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is considering authorizing Steeline Members to engage in collective bargaining and joint advertising for a decade, inviting public submissions until June 18, 2025.
Australian competition authority
Reebelo Australia Fined for Misleading Consumer Rights Claims
Jun 2, 2025
Reebelo Australia has been penalized $59,400 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading consumers about their rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Australian competition authority
Rising Petrol Prices in Australia Driven by Currency Fluctuations
Jun 2, 2025
Average retail petrol prices in Australia's major cities increased in the March quarter of 2025, primarily due to a lower Australian dollar against the US dollar, according to the ACCC's latest report.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Raises Concerns Over Amazon's Price Control Mechanisms
Jun 2, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary legal concerns regarding Amazon's price control mechanisms affecting marketplace sellers on its platform, suggesting potential violations of competition laws.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Launches In-Depth Investigation into Idealista/Portal47 Merger
Jun 1, 2025
The Portuguese competition authority has initiated a detailed investigation into the merger between Idealista and Portal47 due to significant concerns regarding its market impact.
Swedish competition authority
Swedish Authority Calls for Review of Municipal Energy Companies in Home Charging Market
Jun 1, 2025
The Swedish Competition Authority emphasizes the need for municipalities to assess their energy companies' roles in the home charging market to foster competition and development.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Raises Concerns Over Amazon's Price Control Practices
Jun 1, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Amazon's pricing mechanisms that may violate competition laws, particularly affecting third-party sellers on its marketplace.
Australian competition authority
Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre Urges Businesses to Combat Scams
Jun 1, 2025
The National Anti-Scam Centre in Australia is urging businesses to collaborate and share data to combat the rising threat of scams, which have led to significant financial losses for Australians.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authority Fines Huber Waste Management for Cartel Participation
Jun 1, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has imposed a fine of €175,000 on Huber Entsorgungsgesellschaft for participating in a nationwide waste management cartel involving price-fixing and market allocation from 2002 to 2021.
US Department of Justice
Keysight Must Divest Assets for Spirent Merger Approval
Jun 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice mandates Keysight Technologies to divest certain assets from Spirent Communications to address antitrust concerns related to their proposed $1.5 billion merger.
European Commission
Delivery Hero and Glovo Fined €329 Million for Online Food Delivery Cartel
Jun 1, 2025
The European Commission has imposed a €329 million fine on Delivery Hero and Glovo for their involvement in a cartel that restricted competition in the online food delivery market across the European Economic Area.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Reviews Toy Safety Ahead of Children's Day
May 30, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted a safety inspection of children's toys, revealing that nearly half of the tested models had labeling issues or construction defects.
