Antitrust News Feed

Sep 4, 2025

The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in the online advertising technology sector, distorting competition to favor its own services.

Sep 3, 2025

The French competition authority has issued a favorable opinion on the France Agriclimat mutual reinsurance group, subject to several important reservations regarding its governance and data handling.

Sep 2, 2025

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has released a report analyzing the competitive landscape of the passenger rail sector, revealing a lack of real competition despite the presence of multiple operators.

Sep 1, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has achieved significant remedies in its antitrust case against Google, aimed at dismantling its monopolistic practices in online search.

Aug 31, 2025

The French competition authority has initiated two public consultations to gather input on the freedom of establishment for notaries and commissioners of justice, aiming to revise the establishment maps adopted in 2023 and 2024.

Aug 29, 2025

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, introduces an educational program aimed at teaching young consumers about their rights and responsibilities through interactive games and quizzes.

Aug 28, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed improvements to the statutes governing the Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive reform of professional service regulations.

Aug 28, 2025

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater addressed law students at Ohio State University, emphasizing the importance of vigorous antitrust enforcement in the face of economic consolidation and technological change.

Aug 28, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation regarding the Groceries Code Adjudicator for the period 2022-2025.

Aug 27, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published provisional settlements for the electricity and gas sectors for 2025, highlighting significant financial discrepancies.

Aug 27, 2025

Volkswagen Group Polska has been fined nearly 74 million PLN as part of a settlement related to the Dieselgate scandal, following a decision by the Polish competition authority.

Aug 26, 2025

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather insights on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its role in fostering fair digital markets and the AI sector.

Aug 26, 2025

The Italian competition authority successfully urged San Benedetto S.p.A. to eliminate misleading environmental claims from its products, particularly regarding its Ecogreen line.

Aug 26, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an awareness campaign to inform users about their rights on online platforms, highlighting low familiarity with the European Digital Services Act.

Aug 25, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Netflix's unilateral price hikes without clear consent from subscribers, prompting investigations into the company's practices.