Antitrust News Feed

Aug 28, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed improvements to the statutes governing the Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive reform of professional service regulations.

Aug 28, 2025

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater addressed law students at Ohio State University, emphasizing the importance of vigorous antitrust enforcement in the face of economic consolidation and technological change.

Aug 28, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation regarding the Groceries Code Adjudicator for the period 2022-2025.

Aug 27, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published provisional settlements for the electricity and gas sectors for 2025, highlighting significant financial discrepancies.

Aug 27, 2025

Volkswagen Group Polska has been fined nearly 74 million PLN as part of a settlement related to the Dieselgate scandal, following a decision by the Polish competition authority.

Aug 26, 2025

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather insights on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its role in fostering fair digital markets and the AI sector.

Aug 26, 2025

The Italian competition authority successfully urged San Benedetto S.p.A. to eliminate misleading environmental claims from its products, particularly regarding its Ecogreen line.

Aug 26, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an awareness campaign to inform users about their rights on online platforms, highlighting low familiarity with the European Digital Services Act.

Aug 25, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Netflix's unilateral price hikes without clear consent from subscribers, prompting investigations into the company's practices.

Aug 22, 2025

The Polish competition authority discusses consumer rights regarding amusement park regulations and ticket purchases, emphasizing the importance of fair terms and the right to complain.

Aug 21, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, advises against making public the prices of orthopedic products due to potential negative impacts on competition.

Aug 20, 2025

The President of the Polish competition authority has imposed over 3.3 million PLN in fines on 11 companies for causing payment delays, alongside a separate fine for failure to provide information.

Aug 20, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, is investigating the acquisition of KIND GmbH & Co. KG and audifon GmbH & Co. KG by Demant Stiftung, initiating a survey of hearing aid companies.

Aug 18, 2025

Victor A Garrido, former business manager for NYC Department of Education, has been sentenced to six months in prison for rigging bids and fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits.

Aug 18, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved a report on reforms that will reduce accounting obligations for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting better competition in the market.