Antitrust News Feed

Jun 11, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Allianz's acquisition of the Royal Automobile Association's personal insurance business, citing sufficient competition in the market.

Jun 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, the French transport regulator hosted a biannual meeting of independent authorities to discuss cybersecurity, the role of these authorities, and the integration of artificial intelligence in regulatory processes.

Jun 11, 2025

The Italian competition authority has sanctioned influencers Big Luca and Michele Leka for promoting high-earning strategies without clearly indicating the advertising nature of their communications. Other influencers have made commitments to improve transparency.

Jun 10, 2025

Three Australian retailers have been penalized for allegedly misleading consumers about their Black Friday sales, each facing a fine of $19,800 from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Jun 10, 2025

The French competition authority has fined four companies in the engineering and IT sectors for engaging in no-poach agreements that restricted employee mobility.

Jun 10, 2025

A Florida business owner has been indicted for allegedly defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by submitting fake invoices, resulting in over $5 million in fraudulent payments.

Jun 9, 2025

Rema 1000 has been fined 40,000 kroner by the Danish competition authority for providing incorrect and incomplete information during its merger review with parts of Aldi Denmark.

Jun 9, 2025

The Luxembourg competition authority has extended the deadline for public consultation on the Digital Services Act's guidelines for protecting minors online from June 10 to June 15, 2025.

Jun 9, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has published NBN Co's inaugural Accounting Separation report, enhancing transparency in cost allocation between its core and competitive services.

Jun 9, 2025

The Czech competition authority has initiated a sector inquiry into publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations, focusing on competition conditions and consumer decision-making.

Jun 9, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada is seeking public feedback on the implications of algorithmic pricing across various sectors, aiming to enhance its understanding and regulatory response to this growing trend.

Jun 9, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into possible cartel activities among cement producers, following suspicions of price-fixing and market division.

Jun 8, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency has initiated an investigation into Tahograf d.o.o. for potentially abusing its dominant market position in the tachograph servicing sector.

Jun 8, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash for allegedly advertising deceptive prices and discounts, leading consumers to pay more than expected due to hidden fees.

Jun 6, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has announced a need for a further investigation into Zwanenberg's planned acquisition of Unox, citing potential risks of increased prices for smoked sausages.