In 2024, the President of the Polish competition authority, UOKiK, took decisive action against anti-competitive practices, issuing more than 750 decisions that resulted in fines totaling over 937 million PLN. A significant portion of these fines, over 650 million PLN, was directed at practices that restrict competition, while more than 260 million PLN was levied for violations concerning collective consumer interests and unfair contract clauses.

UOKiK conducted 26 investigations into anti-competitive practices, with 11 leading to antitrust proceedings primarily focused on bid rigging. The authority issued 13 decisions, including 11 related to prohibited agreements and 2 concerning abuse of dominant position. Notably, five decisions targeted competition restrictions in public procurement, highlighting UOKiK's focus on this area.

The largest fine of nearly 408 million PLN was imposed on KIA Polska and its dealers for price-fixing and market division, which prevented consumers from purchasing vehicles from alternative dealers for eight years. This case involved 12 companies and 5 individuals, underscoring the serious consequences of collusion in the automotive sector.

In the digital market, UOKiK is investigating Meta Platforms Ireland for potential abuse of market position due to changes on Facebook that may harm Polish publishers. Additionally, UOKiK published a guide on anti-competitive practices in the labor market, emphasizing that collusion on wages or agreements not to poach employees can violate competition laws.

UOKiK also upheld a decision against Jeronimo Martins Polska for obtaining unagreed discounts from suppliers, resulting in a fine of over 506 million PLN. The authority initiated three investigations and issued soft warnings to businesses regarding unfair practices, prompting some companies to voluntarily adjust their payment terms for perishable goods.

In 2024, UOKiK approved 312 concentration transactions, with three conditional approvals affecting the cable, cement, and fuel markets. The acquisition of Greenwich by Lisner Holding was approved after thorough assessments, concluding it would not significantly harm competition.

UOKiK's efforts to address payment delays included issuing 79 calls to businesses with questionable practices and analyzing 2.8 million invoices, leading to 31 investigations. The authority also evaluated 26 public aid projects for compliance with EU law, notifying 23 projects to the European Commission.

In terms of consumer protection, UOKiK imposed significant fines, including over 106 million PLN on PayPal Europe for unfair clauses in user agreements. The telecommunications sector faced scrutiny, with Vectra fined over 68 million PLN for unfair customer fee increases. Ongoing investigations into other telecom companies regarding pricing practices indicate a broader trend of regulatory scrutiny.

UOKiK's focus on product safety and compliance with EU regulations led to 107 cases related to general product safety and 259 cases concerning product compliance. New legislation is being developed for consumer credit, imposing additional information requirements on lenders.

UOKiK's President was elected to the OECD Competition Committee for 2025, and the office is actively involved in international consumer protection initiatives. In 2024, UOKiK will continue its educational initiatives, aiming to raise consumer awareness and engagement through various media channels.