Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes National Collaboration for Energy Providers' Cybersecurity
May 18, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed a five-year authorization for energy providers to collaborate on a national public key infrastructure (PKI) service aimed at enhancing grid stability and communication with consumer energy resources.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Enhanced Focus on Competition Enforcement and Business Compliance
May 16, 2025
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is intensifying its competition enforcement efforts, emphasizing the need for businesses to comply with competition laws to avoid significant penalties and operational restrictions.
Polish UOKiK
Are Promotions Just Temptations or Manipulations? Insights from Consumer Research
May 16, 2025
The Polish competition authority surveyed consumers about how promotions in stores influence their purchasing decisions, revealing significant confusion over promotional pricing.
Luxembourg competition authority
Luxembourg Authority Seeks Input on Online Child Protection Guidelines
May 15, 2025
The Luxembourg competition authority is inviting feedback on proposed guidelines aimed at enhancing online safety for minors under the Digital Services Act, with a consultation open until June 10.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Issues Guidelines for Influencer Marketing
May 15, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority is actively monitoring influencer marketing practices and has launched a campaign to educate consumers on how to navigate this digital landscape responsibly.
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Launches In-Depth Review of Equinix's Acquisition of BT Datacentres
May 15, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has initiated a full investigation into Equinix's proposed acquisition of BT Datacentres Ireland to assess its impact on market competition.
European Commission
European Commission Seeks Input on Microsoft's Antitrust Commitments Regarding Teams
May 15, 2025
The European Commission is gathering feedback on Microsoft's proposed commitments to address competition concerns related to its Teams product being tied to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Investigates Supplier-Retailer Dynamics in Food Sector
May 15, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has launched a sector inquiry into the relationships between suppliers and retailers in the food and non-food supply chains, aiming to understand pricing mechanisms amid rising retail prices.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Authority Imposes Reporting Obligation on Norva 24
May 15, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority has mandated Norva 24 Holding AS to report all mergers, acquisitions, and minority interests in specific markets starting May 16, 2025.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Energy Prices Drop as Consumers Benefit from Switching Contracts
May 15, 2025
The Dutch competition authority reports a further decline in natural gas prices, leading to lower electricity and gas contract prices, encouraging consumers to switch to better deals.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Parliament Passes Key Competition Law Amendments
May 15, 2025
The Lithuanian Parliament has approved significant amendments to the Law on Competition, enhancing the consultative role of the Competition Council and modifying the fine enforcement process for appealed decisions.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Cleanaway's Acquisition of Citywide Waste
May 14, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Cleanaway Waste Management's acquisition of Citywide Waste, concluding it won't significantly reduce competition in Melbourne's waste disposal market.
New Zealand competition authority
New Zealand Authority Warns Trade Groups on Cartel Risks
May 14, 2025
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has issued compliance advice to the NZ Trade Group regarding potential anti-competitive conduct, urging trade organizations to review their practices.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Unveils Strategic Plan for 2025-2026 Amid Economic Shifts
May 14, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has released its 2025-2026 Annual Plan, focusing on enhancing competition in response to rapid economic and technological changes.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Bans Fraudulent Student Loan Relief Operators and Seizes Assets
May 14, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned a fraudulent student loan debt relief operation and its owners from the industry, requiring them to surrender all assets after misleading consumers.
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