Polish UOKiK Updates

Jul 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Live Nation's regulations regarding personal bags at concerts, claiming they may violate consumer rights.

Jul 4, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 1.6 million PLN on several developers for misleading consumers about the actual size of residential properties, particularly regarding the inclusion of partition wall areas.

Jul 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority is addressing the rise of fraudulent online stores impersonating local brands, luring consumers with attractive offers but ultimately selling products from Asian sellers, primarily from China.

Jul 1, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.

Jun 30, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns about tuition fee hikes at SWPS University and Lublin University of Technology, which allegedly violated previous regulations prohibiting such increases during students' studies.

Jun 27, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted safety inspections on various electric gardening machines, revealing issues with some models that could pose risks to users.

Jun 25, 2025

The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against P4, the owner of the Play network, for potentially imposing unlawful contractual terms on consumers.

Jun 23, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies and 5 managers of engaging in illegal agreements that may have divided the market for agricultural machinery, affecting farmers' purchasing options.

Jun 18, 2025

A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority revealed significant irregularities in 75% of the 626 restaurants checked, primarily related to pricing and service quality.

Jun 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into the baggage policies of Ryanair and Wizz Air following numerous passenger complaints about unfair charges and measurement practices.

Jun 16, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies of colluding in a major bus transport tender in the Silesian agglomeration, potentially leading to fines of up to 10% of their revenue.

Jun 12, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined OLX Group over 28 million PLN for misleading practices regarding its user rating system, which allowed non-buyers to leave reviews.

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 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.

May 30, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted a safety inspection of children's toys, revealing that nearly half of the tested models had labeling issues or construction defects.