Antitrust News Feed

Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, the Bundeskartellamt imposed significant fines for cartel agreements, examined numerous mergers, and intensified scrutiny on major tech companies and energy suppliers to ensure fair competition.

Dec 18, 2024

The CMA has identified a breach by Somerset Bridge Group regarding the Private Motor Insurance Order, affecting approximately 225,000 customers over five years.

Dec 18, 2024

The CMA has identified a breach by Direct Line Group regarding the provision of No Claims Bonus Protection Information to customers.

Dec 18, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has found that energy suppliers are generally in a better financial position than in previous years, although some still need to enhance their energy-buying strategies.

Dec 18, 2024

The President of UOKiK has closed an investigation into the supply of IT systems for hospitals, finding no antitrust violations by the companies involved.

Dec 17, 2024

The Danish Competition Authority has mandated Spar Nord Bank to adhere to payment regulations after it denied access to a competing payment institution, Vexel.

Dec 17, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has rejected RTL's proposal to jointly market advertising for RTL2, citing concerns over competition and potential price increases for advertisers.

Dec 17, 2024

The Danish Competition Authority has ruled against Frederikssund Municipality for improperly setting payment prices for private care home services, impacting competition in the sector.

Dec 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the maximum heat tariffs for households in 2025, with a slight decrease in variable costs while fixed costs remain stable.

Dec 16, 2024

ABO Asphalt-Bau Oeynhausen GmbH is facing antitrust proceedings for participating in illegal price-fixing and market-sharing agreements in Austria's construction sector.

Dec 16, 2024

GymBeam has been fined 100 million HUF by Hungary's Competition Authority for multiple violations in its commercial practices, including misleading health claims and deceptive pricing.

Dec 16, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) cautions consumers to conduct thorough research before purchasing home batteries, as misleading advertisements may exaggerate their economic benefits.

Dec 16, 2024

The President of UOKiK has imposed nearly 1.8 million PLN in fines on eleven geodesy companies for bid rigging and has initiated antitrust proceedings against seven laundry service providers.

Dec 15, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has initiated an investigation into the Parfait group's compliance with merger commitments regarding the La Batelière hypermarket in Martinique.

Dec 13, 2024

The ACM's latest report highlights rising supply tariffs for electricity and natural gas, while taxes on energy consumption see a slight decrease in 2025.