Antitrust News Feed

Feb 19, 2025

The French competition authority has issued a conditional opinion on a collective agreement in the private-hire vehicle sector, recommending an impact study before approval due to potential competition risks.

Feb 19, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has published an interim report indicating that GXO's acquisition of Wincanton may harm competition in dedicated warehousing services for grocery customers.

Feb 19, 2025

Kikker Energie B.V. has resolved its financial issues and can continue supplying energy to consumers, thanks to intervention from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The authority will maintain oversight to ensure ongoing reliability in service delivery.

Feb 19, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on two renewable energy companies for using unfair contract terms that harm consumers. The total fines amount to nearly 3 million PLN.

Feb 18, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has released a final report on the refining and wholesale of fuels, revealing significant competition challenges and recommending regulatory changes.

Feb 18, 2025

Look Sharp has been fined $292,500 for misleading consumers about product prices and their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, following an investigation by New Zealand's Commerce Commission.

Feb 18, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has intervened to support over 100 local suppliers and create new jobs at SPAR Hungary, following the company's abuse of market power.

Feb 18, 2025

The French competition authority has been tasked with analyzing the pricing margins of wholesale food importers and distributors in Martinique, following a government request aimed at addressing the high cost of living.

Feb 18, 2025

The Portuguese Competition Authority has fined Inetum Group €3,092,000 for anti-competitive practices, specifically no-poach agreements, affecting the labour market over seven years.

Feb 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has issued a supplementary interim report on the merger between Global Business Travel Group and CWT Holdings, indicating a potential approval of the deal.

Feb 17, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports a significant increase in domestic flight demand, with airlines struggling to keep up with seating capacity, leading to fuller flights during the holiday season.

Feb 17, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is proposing to authorize a five-year integrated alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, aimed at launching new international flight services.

Feb 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 20 million PLN on Exim Tours for unilaterally changing travel conditions without contractual basis, misleading consumers about their rights.

Feb 17, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has flagged potential competition issues arising from Topps Tiles' acquisition of 30 CTD Tiles stores, which could negatively impact customers in four local areas.

Feb 14, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released recommendations aimed at helping parents save up to £300 a year on infant formula by improving information and reducing brand influence.