Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
German Bundeskartellamt
2025 Monitoring Report: German Energy Markets Show Stability Amid Changes
Nov 26, 2025
The German competition authority and the Federal Network Agency have released their joint 2025 Monitoring Report, highlighting the stability and competitive developments in the electricity and gas markets.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Takes Action Against Elering AS for Unjustified Restrictions
Nov 25, 2025
The Estonian Competition Authority has issued a precept to Elering AS for unjustifiably restricting risk hedging instruments in the electricity market, violating EU regulations.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Investigates AURA Alliance's Supplier Agreements
Nov 25, 2025
The French competition authority has opened an investigation into the AURA alliance, consisting of Intermarché, Auchan, and Casino, regarding the exclusion of several suppliers from their purchasing agreements.
Competition Bureau Canada
Competition Bureau Warns Against Fake Black Friday Discounts
Nov 25, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada cautions businesses against misleading advertising practices during Black Friday, emphasizing the legality of genuine discount claims.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Apple for Antitrust Violations
Nov 25, 2025
The Polish competition authority has launched an antitrust investigation against Apple, questioning whether its App Tracking Transparency policy unfairly restricts competition.
Danish competition authority
Danish Court Rules on Price Coordination in Energy Sector
Nov 24, 2025
The Maritime and Commercial High Court has found Effekthandel and five CHP plants guilty of unlawfully coordinating bids and prices in the energy sector, leading to increased electricity reserve prices.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Leads New ICPEN Project on AI in Consumer Protection
Nov 24, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has initiated a year-long project under ICPEN to responsibly implement AI in consumer protection, addressing both opportunities and risks.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Requires Rethmann Group to Notify Future Mergers
Nov 24, 2025
The German competition authority has mandated the Rethmann Group to notify future mergers in specific sectors for three years, aiming to ensure effective competition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Orders Pekao S.A. to Compensate Customers for Delayed Complaints
Nov 24, 2025
The Polish competition authority has mandated Pekao S.A. to provide substantial compensation to customers due to excessive delays in handling complaints.
US Department of Justice
DOJ Settles Antitrust Claims Against RealPage Over Price Coordination
Nov 23, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a settlement requiring RealPage to stop sharing sensitive pricing information among competitors, aiming to enhance competition in rental housing markets.
Polish UOKiK
First Consumer Organization Registered for Group Actions in Poland
Nov 21, 2025
The LexCultura Foundation has become the first consumer organization registered to initiate group actions in Poland, allowing it to represent consumers in court against unfair business practices.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reviews Wood Fuel Pellet Market Dynamics
Nov 20, 2025
The French competition authority has issued recommendations to the Economic Affairs Committee regarding the competitive landscape of the wood fuel pellet sector, following significant price increases and supply pressures.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reports on Self-Preferencing Practices
Nov 20, 2025
The French competition authority has submitted a report to parliament on self-preferencing practices in the cloud sector, following the enactment of the SREN Law.
US Department of Justice
Executive Sentenced for Wage Fixing and Fraud in Healthcare Sector
Nov 20, 2025
Eduardo Lopez has been sentenced to 40 months in prison and fined for orchestrating a wage-fixing conspiracy affecting home healthcare nurses and committing fraud during the sale of his company.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Emphasizes Need for Creative Destruction
Nov 20, 2025
In a recent speech, Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, highlighted the importance of creative destruction in fostering economic growth and outlined the Bureau's recent advancements in competition law enforcement.
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