Antitrust News Feed

Apr 8, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has approved a new heat price cap for Tartu, reducing it by 24.6% due to lower fuel and electricity costs.

Apr 8, 2025

The UK competition authority has issued a letter to Lloyds Banking Group regarding its failure to comply with regulations requiring the provision of Payment Transaction Histories to former account holders.

Apr 8, 2025

International Card Services will refund excessive interchange fees for its ICS Go Card after discussions with the Dutch competition authority, ACM, revealed misclassification of the card type.

Apr 7, 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Circle K's proposed acquisition of Pelco Holdings, highlighting potential competition issues in the retail motor fuel sector.

Apr 7, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has implemented a new consumer protection regime aimed at improving corporate practices and boosting consumer confidence, as outlined in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Apr 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority has granted conditional approval for Medicover to acquire 16 fitness clubs, requiring the sale of two locations to maintain competition.

Apr 6, 2025

The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is consulting on new guidelines for microenterprises to comply with the European Accessibility Act, which takes effect on June 28, 2025.

Apr 6, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has launched an investigation into several veterinary clinics for suspected illegal collaboration in violation of competition law.

Apr 6, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has developed guidelines to ensure fair competition in trade at municipal-organized public events, aiming to attract a diverse range of vendors.

Apr 4, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing Safran's proposed remedies, including the sale of its Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator business, to alleviate competition concerns identified in the Collins merger.

Apr 3, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has successfully negotiated the removal of restrictive regulations on mobile trading trailers in Jurmala, enhancing competition in the local food service market.

Apr 3, 2025

The Austrian competition authority's concerns over a merger in the aortic valve replacement market were dismissed by the Cartel Court, which ruled that the target company did not have significant domestic activity.

Apr 3, 2025

The Danish competition authority has confirmed that wastewater companies can only finance projects within their designated responsibilities, denying Novafos Spildevand Furesø's request for expanded funding.

Apr 3, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has published an overview of the energy markets for February 2025, highlighting significant price differences across the Baltic region.

Apr 3, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has successfully intervened to prevent the concentration of pharmacies in several cities, ensuring a more competitive retail market for pharmaceutical products.