Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Reports Market Share Changes in Grocery Sector
Apr 10, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority's latest report reveals significant shifts in market shares among grocery chains, with Rema experiencing growth while NorgesGruppen sees a decline.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Evaluates SLB's Proposals to Alleviate Competition Issues in Oil Services Merger
Apr 10, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing SLB's proposed remedies to address competition concerns related to its acquisition of ChampionX, two major players in the oilfield services sector.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Reviews Australia Post's Proposed Stamp Price Hike
Apr 9, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is consulting on Australia Post's plan to raise stamp prices by 13.3% starting mid-2025, amid ongoing financial losses in letter services.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Proposes Reform for Below-Threshold Mergers
Apr 9, 2025
The French competition authority is advancing a reform to enhance control over below-threshold mergers that may harm competition, following a public consultation that gathered extensive stakeholder feedback.
New Zealand competition authority
New Zealand's Commerce Commission Cracks Down on Pyramid Schemes Targeting Communities
Apr 9, 2025
The Commerce Commission of New Zealand has issued a warning about pyramid schemes after two individuals pleaded guilty to promoting a fraudulent scheme that exploited the Pasifika community in South Auckland.
Danish competition authority
Danish Competition Authority Conducts Unannounced Inspections in Sports Equipment Sector
Apr 9, 2025
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority has initiated unannounced inspections in the sports equipment industry to gather evidence for a potential violation of competition laws.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Supports Adelaide Councils in Joint Renewable Energy Procurement
Apr 9, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has proposed to authorize several Adelaide councils to collaborate on renewable electricity purchasing, aiming to enhance their procurement process.
Australian competition authority
Qube's Acquisition of MIRRAT Approved with Conditions by Australian Competition Authority
Apr 9, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved Qube Holdings Limited's acquisition of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT), contingent upon a court-enforceable undertaking to address competition concerns.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Competition Authority Closes Investigation into Public Procurement Practices
Apr 9, 2025
The Lithuanian Competition Council has ended its investigation into twelve companies suspected of colluding in public procurements for gas pipeline maintenance, finding no evidence of anti-competitive behavior.
Dutch ACM
Rising Energy Costs: How Households Can Save by Switching Contracts
Apr 9, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, warns of increasing energy bills but encourages households to save money by choosing better contracts. Starting this month, ACM will provide monthly updates on energy contract prices.
German Bundeskartellamt
Google Agrees to End Competition Restrictions in Automotive and Mapping Services
Apr 8, 2025
The German competition authority has secured commitments from Google to eliminate restrictions in its Automotive Services and Maps Platform, enhancing competition and consumer choice.
New Zealand competition authority
Alpine Energy Faces Formal Warning and Refunds After Overcharging Customers
Apr 8, 2025
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to Alpine Energy for overcharging customers by $16.9 million due to an accounting error, alongside securing additional community support funds.
Hungarian competition authority
Slovak Company Misleads Parents with False Health Claims, Fined by Hungarian Authority
Apr 8, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has fined Slovak company EC Global SVK s.r.o. 14 million HUF for misleading parents with unsubstantiated health claims about its Babybeet cosmetic products.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Initiates Full Investigation into Alphabet's Acquisition of Delta Schools
Apr 8, 2025
The Greek competition authority has launched a full investigation into Alphabet's proposed acquisition of Delta Schools, raising concerns about potential anti-competitive effects in the education sector.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Sets 2025 Priorities for Market Oversight
Apr 8, 2025
In 2025, the Latvian Competition Authority will focus on enhancing competition law enforcement and promoting a competitive culture through targeted initiatives and market research.
