Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Takes Legal Action Against LDV Automotive for Misleading Advertising
Apr 22, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed a lawsuit against LDV Automotive Australia for allegedly misleading consumers about the durability of its vehicles, particularly the T60 and G10 models.
Danish competition authority
Danish Authority Finds Hübsch Violated Competition Rules
Apr 22, 2025
The Danish competition authority has confirmed that interior company Hübsch violated competition laws by coordinating price increases with a competitor, harming consumers.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Introduces Streamlined Settlement Process for Competition Law Breaches
Apr 22, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has unveiled a new settlement procedure aimed at expediting competition law investigations in Ireland, allowing businesses to admit breaches for reduced penalties.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Takes Regulatory Action in Construction Sector
Apr 22, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has initiated a regulatory intervention in the construction sector to address concerns over effective competition, particularly in public works.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Penalizes Apple and Meta for DMA Violations
Apr 22, 2025
The European Commission has imposed fines on Apple and Meta for breaching the Digital Markets Act, totaling €700 million.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Urges Public Buyers to Foster Competitive Procurement Practices
Apr 22, 2025
The Latvian Competition Authority has called on public buyers to create procurement processes that reflect market diversity and enhance competition, following a failed tender for outdoor gym equipment.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Concludes Apple Investigation on User Choice Under DMA
Apr 22, 2025
The European Commission has closed its investigation into Apple's user choice obligations under the Digital Markets Act, while also indicating that Apple's terms for alternative app distribution may violate the DMA.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority to Prioritize Social Projects for Grid Access
Apr 22, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is set to issue a new decision allowing prioritization of projects that serve major social objectives, such as schools and hospitals, for grid connections.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Issues Warning Against iGenius LLC for Potential Pyramid Scheme
Apr 22, 2025
The Polish competition authority has issued a warning to iGenius LLC, alleging that its business model resembles a pyramid scheme, posing financial risks to consumers.
Portuguese competition authority
EU Competition Authorities Unite to Enhance Market Competitiveness
Apr 21, 2025
European competition authorities emphasize the importance of robust competition laws to strengthen the EU single market and drive innovation and investment.
Czech competition authority
Czech and EU Authorities Urge Stronger Merger Control to Boost Competition
Apr 21, 2025
The Czech competition authority, alongside several EU counterparts, has issued a statement advocating for stringent merger control rules to maintain competition in the electronic communications sector.
Austrian competition authority
European Competition Authorities Emphasize Importance of Competition in Telecommunications Sector
Apr 21, 2025
Six European competition authorities have released a joint statement highlighting the critical role of competition in the telecommunications sector, emphasizing its importance for innovation and consumer choice.
Portuguese competition authority
EU Competition Authorities Unite to Boost Market Competitiveness
Apr 21, 2025
European competition authorities emphasize the importance of collaboration among Member States to enhance competitiveness and innovation within the EU Single Market.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Imposes $1 Million Penalty on accessiBe for Misleading Claims
Apr 21, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order against accessiBe, requiring the company to pay $1 million for making false claims about its website accessibility product.
US Department of Justice
DOJ's Antitrust Chief Highlights Google Case as a Fight for Internet Freedom
Apr 20, 2025
Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater emphasizes the importance of the DOJ's case against Google, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against monopolistic practices in the tech industry.
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