Antitrust News Feed

Jun 4, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has deemed the recent increase in charges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as reasonable, allowing the adjustments to remain in effect despite complaints from airlines.

Jun 4, 2025

The Polish competition authority is set to initiate legislative work on a law that will introduce standardized mortgage contract templates with fixed interest rates, aimed at enhancing consumer protection and reducing legal risks for banks.

Jun 3, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada has released updated guidance on competitor property controls, aiming to enhance transparency and compliance with the Competition Act. This guidance follows public consultation and reflects ongoing changes in competition law.

Jun 3, 2025

Latvian competition authority highlights the paradox of consumer behavior, revealing why consumers often fail to make economically advantageous decisions despite available tools and information.

Jun 3, 2025

At the George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab Conference, DAAG Bill Rinner outlined the Department of Justice's renewed commitment to rigorous merger enforcement, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the review process.

Jun 3, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has taken significant steps to protect national interests by regulating Microsoft’s use of Hungarian language data for AI development.

Jun 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted interim authorisation for the Battery Stewardship Scheme to continue with limited adjustments to its levy and rebates, ensuring its financial viability.

Jun 2, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is considering authorizing Steeline Members to engage in collective bargaining and joint advertising for a decade, inviting public submissions until June 18, 2025.

Jun 2, 2025

Reebelo Australia has been penalized $59,400 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading consumers about their rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Jun 2, 2025

Average retail petrol prices in Australia's major cities increased in the March quarter of 2025, primarily due to a lower Australian dollar against the US dollar, according to the ACCC's latest report.

Jun 2, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary legal concerns regarding Amazon's price control mechanisms affecting marketplace sellers on its platform, suggesting potential violations of competition laws.

Jun 1, 2025

The Portuguese competition authority has initiated a detailed investigation into the merger between Idealista and Portal47 due to significant concerns regarding its market impact.

Jun 1, 2025

The Swedish Competition Authority emphasizes the need for municipalities to assess their energy companies' roles in the home charging market to foster competition and development.

Jun 1, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Amazon's pricing mechanisms that may violate competition laws, particularly affecting third-party sellers on its marketplace.

Jun 1, 2025

The National Anti-Scam Centre in Australia is urging businesses to collaborate and share data to combat the rising threat of scams, which have led to significant financial losses for Australians.