Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Imposes Over CZK 279 Million in Fines on Meal Voucher Issuers
Aug 4, 2025
The Czech competition authority has reimposed significant fines on three meal voucher issuers for engaging in anti-competitive practices, totaling over CZK 279 million.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Enhances Price Transparency for Water and Heating Services
Aug 4, 2025
The Estonian competition authority is set to publish the components of pricing for water and heating services to improve transparency in essential service pricing.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Ryanair for Misleading Practices
Aug 4, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Ryanair, suspecting the airline of engaging in unfair commercial practices that mislead consumers during online ticket purchases.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authority Releases Preliminary Report on School Publishing Investigation
Aug 4, 2025
The Italian competition authority has published a preliminary report detailing findings from its investigation into the school publishing sector, inviting public comments until September 30, 2025.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authority Fines Shein for Misleading Environmental Claims
Aug 4, 2025
The Italian competition authority has imposed a €1 million fine on Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd for deceptive environmental claims regarding its Shein clothing line.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Approves Salesforce's Acquisition of Informatica
Aug 4, 2025
The German competition authority has approved Salesforce's acquisition of Informatica, a move that highlights ongoing trends in vertical mergers within digital markets.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Approves RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Venture
Aug 4, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved a joint venture between RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery aimed at consolidating their TV advertising sales. This move is seen as a response to increasing competition from international players.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Approves RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Venture
Aug 3, 2025
The German competition authority has approved a joint marketing venture between RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery, aimed at enhancing their TV advertising capabilities in a competitive landscape.
German Bundeskartellamt
Salesforce's Acquisition of Informatica Approved by German Competition Authority
Aug 3, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved Salesforce's acquisition of Informatica, citing a competitive market landscape that mitigates antitrust concerns.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Reviews Gas and Electricity Supply Market for 2024
Aug 3, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is analyzing the gas and electricity supply market for consumers in 2024 to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.
Australian competition authority
Harvey Norman Franchisor Fined for Franchising Code Breach
Aug 3, 2025
HN Macgregor Franchisor Pty Ltd has been penalized $15,650 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for failing to provide essential information on the Franchise Disclosure Register before a franchise agreement.
Italian Competition Authority
Giorgio Armani Fined for Misleading Ethical Claims
Aug 1, 2025
The Italian competition authority has imposed a €3.5 million fine on Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and G.A. Operations S.p.A. for deceptive marketing practices related to their ethical and social responsibility statements.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Authority Denies Interim Measures Against U23 Club Quota
Jul 31, 2025
The Belgian Competition Authority has dismissed a request for interim measures against the U23 club quota in the Challenger Pro League, citing no imminent risk of serious harm.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Postal Sector Under CNMC's Scrutiny for Fair Competition
Jul 31, 2025
The CNMC emphasizes its supervisory role in the postal sector, focusing on fair competition and consumer protection amidst recent regulatory changes.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Imposes 1.4 Billion HUF Fine on Healthcare Equipment Cartel
Jul 31, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has fined three companies a total of 547.8 million HUF for their involvement in a cartel related to healthcare equipment, contributing to a total of over 1.4 billion HUF in penalties.
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