Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Authority Approves Joint Control Acquisition in Bakery Sector
May 13, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has approved the acquisition of joint control over SEE Bakery Topco by FFR and SEE Bakery International, marking a significant change in ownership without affecting market competition.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Launches Investigation into Pet Veterinary Services
May 13, 2025
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is set to investigate the veterinary services market for pets in 2025, seeking input from stakeholders to ensure consumer interests are protected.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Antitrust Authority Fines Road Repair Firms for Bid Rigging
May 13, 2025
The German competition authority has imposed fines totaling €10.5 million on seven road repair companies for colluding on bids and customer allocations.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Hosts DMA Compliance Workshops for Tech Giants
May 12, 2025
The European Commission is organizing a series of workshops to discuss compliance measures with major tech companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, focusing on their adherence to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
German Bundeskartellamt
German Road Repair Companies Fined for Collusion
May 12, 2025
The German competition authority has fined seven road repair companies a total of 10.5 million euros for engaging in bid rigging and customer allocation practices.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Takes Action Against Payment Delays
May 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on two companies for failing to pay their suppliers on time, highlighting the ongoing issue of payment delays in the economy.
Australian competition authority
Orikan Abandons Merger Plans with Duncan Amid Competition Concerns
May 11, 2025
Orikan Group has withdrawn its request for merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its proposed acquisition of Duncan Technologies, following concerns about reduced competition in the on-street parking solutions market.
Australian competition authority
Legal Action Against Beacon Products and Zandox Group for Misleading Sales Practices
May 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Beacon Products and Zandox Group for alleged unconscionable and misleading sales practices targeting businesses across Australia.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Prioritizes Investigation of Pet Food Market Practices
May 11, 2025
The Greek competition authority has initiated a priority investigation into potential anti-competitive practices in the pet food supply market, focusing on vertical agreements.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Authority Considers Blocking Retriever-Infomedia Merger
May 11, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority is contemplating halting the merger between Retriever and Infomedia due to concerns over reduced competition in the media monitoring sector, which could lead to higher prices and lower quality for customers.
German Bundeskartellamt
International Competition Network Holds Annual Conference in Edinburgh
May 9, 2025
The 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN) took place in Edinburgh from May 7 to 9, 2025, featuring participants from over 90 jurisdictions.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Uncovers Safety Issues in Baby Strollers
May 9, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted an inspection of baby strollers, revealing significant labeling and mechanical defects in many models.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Shuts Down Ecommerce Empire Builders Scam Targeting Entrepreneurs
May 8, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has successfully halted Ecommerce Empire Builders' fraudulent business opportunity scheme, which misled consumers with false profit promises.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Joins EU-Funded DATACROS III Project
May 8, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority is participating in the EU-funded DATACROS III project aimed at developing AI tools to enhance cross-border economic investigations against organized crime.
German Bundeskartellamt
Global Competition Authorities Gather for ICN Annual Conference in Edinburgh
May 8, 2025
The 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network brought together over 90 jurisdictions in Edinburgh, focusing on competition issues in digital markets and innovation.
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