Antitrust News Feed

Feb 4, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority is raising awareness about the dangers of video games, urging players and parents to be cautious of potential financial and mental traps.

Feb 4, 2025

The French competition authority has released informal guidance to support the collective financing of costs and risks associated with the agro-ecological transition in agriculture, emphasizing transparency and compliance with competition rules.

Feb 3, 2025

The Greek competition authority is conducting a comprehensive analysis of competition conditions in the animal feed market, focusing on sheep and goat feed, which is crucial for the local agricultural economy.

Feb 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found numerous retail websites with potentially misleading return policies and terms that may violate consumer law.

Feb 3, 2025

The Latvian competition authority is calling on food suppliers to report unfair trade practices to foster a fair competition environment in the food supply chain.

Feb 3, 2025

The Italian Competition Authority has fined GLS Group €8 million for unfair commercial practices related to its 'Climate Protect' environmental initiative, which misled consumers and micro-enterprises.

Feb 3, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has published an overview of the energy markets for December 2024, highlighting significant price differences across the Baltic region.

Feb 3, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority and the Regulatory Authority for Regulated Activities emphasize the importance of consumer protection at the fifth event of the Hungarian Compliance Academy.

Feb 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is considering granting authorisation for sugar companies to collectively negotiate storage and handling agreements with Sugar Terminals Limited.

Feb 3, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is now fully authorized to enforce the Digital Services Act, focusing on online platforms and webhosting services to ensure safer internet practices.

Feb 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority has initiated eight new investigations against companies for failing to meet payment obligations, highlighting a challenging year for payment delays.

Feb 2, 2025

The Luxembourg competition authority conducted surprise inspections on January 30 and 31 at various companies suspected of anti-competitive practices in the insurance sector.

Feb 2, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has confirmed its decision to block Norva24 Vest's acquisition of Vitek Miljø, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competition in the market.

Feb 2, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has determined that Lufthansa's acquisition of a 10% stake in airBaltic does not need to be reported for competition review, as control remains with the Latvian state.

Feb 2, 2025

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has imposed a $230,000 fine on Bed, Bath and Beyond for multiple breaches of the Fair Trading Act concerning unsafe children's pyjamas and hot water bottles.