Antitrust News Feed

Jan 9, 2026

The Polish competition authority has assessed the energy efficiency and emissions of ten solid fuel boiler models, identifying compliance and formal errors.

Jan 8, 2026

The French competition authority has initiated inquiries into the competitive dynamics of the conversational agent sector, focusing on its impact on various key industries and the emerging concept of agentic commerce.

Jan 8, 2026

The Czech competition authority has imposed a fine of 767,000 CZK on Elberry s.r.o. for engaging in prohibited price-fixing agreements with retailers in the consumer electronics sector.

Jan 8, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has published its annual report on the ethanol market, indicating a low likelihood of price-setting behavior among producers.

Jan 8, 2026

The Hungarian competition authority found that Vodafone Hungary failed to adequately inform consumers about inflation-linked fee adjustments from October 2022 to May 2024, leading to a significant fine.

Jan 8, 2026

The French competition authority is conducting a competitive assessment of the AURA and CONCORDIS buying alliances to evaluate their impact on competition in consumer goods markets.

Jan 8, 2026

The French competition authority has published its third study on the leniency programme, providing insights from legal practitioners and exploring potential enhancements.

Jan 8, 2026

In 2023, public aid in Spain saw its first decline since 2019, dropping to 0.83% of GDP, according to the CNMC's annual report.

Jan 8, 2026

Spain's e-commerce sector saw a significant growth of 22.6% year-on-year, reaching €28.3 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2025.

Jan 7, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is set to host a workshop on February 26, 2026, focusing on consumer injuries and benefits related to data collection and usage.

Jan 7, 2026

The Czech competition authority has published its December newsletter, summarizing key activities and decisions from December 2025.

Jan 7, 2026

In 2025, the French competition authority imposed €379 million in fines across various antitrust decisions, while also achieving a record number of merger control decisions.

Jan 7, 2026

The European Commission has published a summary of responses from a consultation on the review of the Digital Markets Act, highlighting broad support and suggestions for improvements.

Jan 7, 2026

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on Oltens 1 and its management for enforcing minimum resale prices on bathroom products, limiting competition and consumer choice.

Jan 6, 2026

A recent survey by the Spanish competition authority reveals that competition has positively impacted prices and service frequencies in high-speed rail travel, with 75% of users expressing satisfaction.