Antitrust News Feed

Feb 24, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has reiterated its recommendations for procurement in electronic communications services to enhance competition and reduce risks of neutrality violations. A recent study shows improvements in procurement practices since the recommendations were issued in 2023.

Feb 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched two antitrust investigations into potential collusion among companies selling agricultural machinery, affecting 15 firms and 2 managers.

Feb 24, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has cautioned dog food suppliers about their illegal influence on retail prices, emphasizing that retailers must independently set their prices.

Feb 23, 2025

On February 21, the European Commission released an electoral toolkit to assist digital services coordinators in implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) during elections, focusing on mitigating risks from online platforms.

Feb 22, 2025

The President of the Luxembourg Competition Authority participated in a significant meeting of European competition directors in Vienna, discussing key competition issues.

Feb 21, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has approved Foresco's acquisition of pallet sellers DWP and Vierhouten, while also investigating Foresco's broader strategy of serial acquisitions.

Feb 21, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted tests revealing that six out of fifty winter car fluid products contained dangerously high levels of methanol, a toxic substance.

Feb 21, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has reached a settlement with four major banks over anti-competitive practices related to UK government bonds, resulting in fines exceeding £100 million.

Feb 20, 2025

The Federal Court has ruled that Telstra misled nearly 9,000 Belong customers regarding their broadband upload speeds, prompting action from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Feb 20, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken legal action against Bradford Exchange for allegedly misleading consumers about subscription terms in their advertising of collectible coins and ingots.

Feb 20, 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has unveiled its Annual Mergers and Acquisitions Report for 2024, highlighting a significant rise in notified mergers and the authority's ongoing commitment to maintaining competition in the market.

Feb 20, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has conducted a study revealing significant price differences for coffee across various retail chains, urging consumers to be vigilant in their purchasing decisions.

Feb 20, 2025

The Austrian competition authority recently held a workshop on artificial intelligence, gathering over 80 experts from various competition agencies. The event focused on the current and future use of AI tools in competition enforcement and the challenges they present.

Feb 20, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Opella Healthcare for potentially misleading advertising of its Normaflore products, which may exceed approved usage guidelines.

Feb 19, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its enforcement priorities for the 2025-26 financial year, focusing on consumer protection, competitive markets, and fair pricing practices.