European Commission Updates

Jun 17, 2024

The European Commission conducts unannounced inspections at a consultancy firm in two Member States as part of an investigation into suspected price coordination among tyre manufacturers.

Jun 12, 2024

The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiary over their alleged involvement in a cartel related to an important pharmaceutical product.

Jun 10, 2024

The European Commission has warned Czechia about potential breaches of EU competition rules due to the exclusive appointment of EKO-KOM for packaging waste collection and recovery for over 20 years.

May 22, 2024

The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International, Inc. €337.5 million for breaching EU competition rules by restricting cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits, and coffee products between Member States.

Apr 18, 2024

The European Commission is reviewing commitments proposed by Vifor to address competition concerns over the alleged disparagement of a competitor's iron medicine.

Mar 25, 2024

The European Commission is investigating Zoetis for potentially breaching EU competition rules by allegedly preventing a competing novel biologic medicine for chronic pain in dogs from entering the market.

Mar 3, 2024

The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position in the market for distributing music streaming apps to iOS users through its App Store.

Feb 6, 2024

The European Commission has accused Public Power Corporation (PPC) of breaching EU antitrust rules by selling electricity below cost in the Greek wholesale market, potentially excluding competitors and hindering investment in environmentally friendly energy sources.

Feb 4, 2024

The European Commission has ensured JetBlue Airways Corporation can continue operating at Amsterdam airport, preventing potential harm to competition on transatlantic routes.

Jan 29, 2024

The European Commission is conducting surprise inspections at companies in the tyres industry across Member States over concerns of potential antitrust violations related to price coordination.

Dec 6, 2023

The European Commission has imposed a €47.7 million fine on Lantmännen for its role in a cartel that manipulated ethanol price benchmarks in Europe.

Dec 6, 2023

The European Commission has adopted new Guidelines to help agricultural operators design sustainability agreements that comply with EU competition rules, following a recent reform in the Common Agricultural Policy.

Nov 29, 2023

The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to six automotive battery manufacturers and a trade association for allegedly colluding to inflate prices in the automotive starter battery market.

Nov 21, 2023

The European Commission has imposed a €26.6 million fine on Rabobank for its involvement in a trading cartel related to Euro-denominated bonds, while Deutsche Bank received immunity for reporting the cartel.

Nov 20, 2023

The European Commission has launched unannounced inspections at companies in the online food delivery sector amid concerns of potential antitrust violations.