Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Luxembourg competition authority
New Data Access Rules for Researchers Adopted by Luxembourg Competition Authority
Jul 1, 2025
On July 2, the European Commission introduced new regulations allowing accredited researchers to access internal data from very large online platforms and search engines to study systemic risks and mitigation measures.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Reviews Risk Management in Energy Algorithmic Trading
Jul 1, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is assessing the risk management practices of market participants engaged in algorithmic trading within the energy wholesale markets to ensure compliance with new regulations.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Penalizes Profi Credit for Loan Repayment Practices
Jul 1, 2025
The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.
Estonian competition authority
April 2025 Energy Market Overview in Estonia
Jun 30, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has released an overview of the energy markets for April 2025, highlighting average electricity and gas prices across the Baltic region.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungary Expands Price Monitoring System for Household and Hygiene Products
Jun 30, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has expanded its online price monitoring system to include 42 new product categories, helping families save money and time during their summer shopping.
Danish competition authority
New Oversight Unit to Ensure Fair Competition in Elderly Care
Jun 30, 2025
Denmark's competition authority has established a new oversight unit to promote fair competition between public and private elderly care providers, ensuring equal conditions for all.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Launches New Market Investigation Tool
Jun 30, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority has introduced a new market investigation tool aimed at enhancing competition in Norwegian markets, allowing for targeted interventions even without clear violations of competition law.
Spanish competition authority
Fixed Broadband Lines in Spain Exceed 19 Million
Jun 30, 2025
Spain's fixed broadband market has surpassed 19 million lines, indicating significant growth in internet connectivity across the country.
US Department of Justice
Three Sentenced for Monopolizing Transit Industry through Violence and Extortion
Jun 30, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced three individuals involved in a violent conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency industry, fix prices, and launder money in the Texas border region.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Postal Services See Continued Decline in Shipments for 2024
Jun 30, 2025
The Estonian competition authority reports an 8% decrease in total postal shipments for 2024, driven by declines in various postal services despite an overall revenue increase.
US Department of Justice
DOJ and FTC Discuss Drug Pricing Competition
Jun 30, 2025
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are holding listening sessions to address how competition can help lower drug prices in the U.S., focusing on anticompetitive practices by pharmaceutical companies.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Joins Family Affairs Roundtable
Jun 30, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has joined a newly established Family Affairs Roundtable aimed at enhancing the protection of families and children in Hungary.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Imposes €400,000 Fine on Mageba for Antitrust Violations
Jun 30, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has fined Mageba €400,000 for engaging in illegal customer allocation and price information exchange with competitor Maurer from November 2017 to December 2018.
Danish competition authority
Longstanding Cartel Among Kiosks at Himmelbjerget Exposed
Jun 30, 2025
The Danish competition authority has uncovered a 25-year-long cartel agreement between two kiosks at Himmelbjerget, limiting competition and harming consumers.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Court Upholds Competition Council's Ruling on Unfair Penalties for Food Suppliers
Jun 30, 2025
The Latvian Administrative Regional Court has confirmed the legality of the Competition Council's decision to impose fines on two retailers for unfair contractual penalties against food suppliers.
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