Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Seeks Approval for Banking Code Enhancements on Basic Accounts and Agricultural Loans
Mar 30, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proposes to authorize provisions of the Banking Code of Practice, aimed at improving access to basic accounts and managing agricultural loan interest for farmers.
Polish competition authority (DKK)
Polish Authority Approves WPM's Acquisition of Invia Amid Antitrust Concerns
Mar 30, 2025
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the acquisition of Invia Group SE by Wirtualna Polska Media S.A., following an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices. The ruling emphasizes the need for compliance with competition laws in the tourism sector.
Finnish competition authority
Finnish Market Court Fines Attendo €1.5 Million for Obstructing Inspection
Mar 30, 2025
The Finnish Market Court has imposed a €1.5 million penalty on Attendo for obstructing a company inspection by deleting work-related messages, marking a significant enforcement action in competition law.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority to Enhance Telemarketing Compliance Enforcement
Mar 28, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is ramping up its enforcement of telemarketing rules due to a surge in consumer complaints, with audits set to begin on July 1.
Polish UOKiK
Consumer Protection Networks Unite to Address Challenges in the EU
Mar 28, 2025
The Polish competition authority, alongside the European Commission, hosted a significant meeting of two key consumer protection networks to discuss future priorities and enforcement strategies.
Polish UOKiK
Ensuring Safe Playgrounds: Guidelines from Polish Authorities
Mar 28, 2025
The Polish competition authority emphasizes the importance of safety in playgrounds, urging owners and guardians to ensure secure environments for children.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Reviews Airline Commitments to Enhance Competition on UK-US Routes
Mar 28, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is considering commitments from five major airlines to improve competition on key transatlantic routes, following an investigation into their joint business agreement.
Polish competition authority (DKK)
[Decision Summary] Polish Competition Authority Approves CUIAVIA's Acquisition
Mar 27, 2025
The Polish Competition Authority has granted approval for CUIAVIA sp. z o.o. to acquire part of the assets of CUIAVIA Okręgowa Spółdzielnia Mleczarska, following an antitrust investigation.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Conducts Surprise Inspections in Glass Packaging Sector
Mar 27, 2025
The French competition authority has confirmed an unannounced inspection at companies involved in the glass packaging industry, amid suspicions of anticompetitive practices.
Hungarian competition authority
European Authorities Unite to Protect Children in Online Gaming
Mar 27, 2025
The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) has initiated a coordinated action against a popular online game manufacturer to ensure a safer gaming environment for children.
Australian competition authority
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Alliance Approved, Expanding Flight Options
Mar 27, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized a five-year alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, significantly increasing flight frequencies between Doha and major Australian cities.
Polish competition authority (DKK)
[Decision Summary] Polish Competition Authority Approves Merger Between Modular System and Amd Altahalufat
Mar 27, 2025
The Polish Competition Authority has granted approval for the merger between Modular System sp. z o.o. and Amd Altahalufat for Investment Company, allowing them to form a joint enterprise.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Reviews Wizz Air's Compliance with Compensation Commitments
Mar 27, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched a follow-up investigation into Wizz Air to assess whether the airline has fulfilled its compensation commitments made in 2019.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Reports on Lungau Gas Station Market: Transparency Leads to Lower Prices
Mar 27, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has released a report on the gas station market in Lungau, revealing that increased price transparency has contributed to lower fuel prices for consumers.
Polish competition authority (DKK)
[Decision Summary] Polish Competition Authority Approves Baltic Capital's Acquisition of Infinity Fund
Mar 27, 2025
The Polish Competition Authority has granted approval for Baltic Capital Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych S.A. to acquire control over Infinity Akcji Funduszem Inwestycyjnym Zamkniętym, following an antitrust review.
