Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Supports DAB+ Digital Radio Expansion
Nov 25, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has issued a report backing the DAB+ digital radio initiative while recommending adjustments to enhance competition and quality.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Calls for Improved Coordination of Photovoltaic Self-Consumption Aid
Nov 25, 2025
The Spanish competition authority recommends better coordination and design of public aid for photovoltaic self-consumption to enhance market competition.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for Gateway Services Employees
Nov 25, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order prohibiting Gateway Services from enforcing noncompete agreements that restrict employee mobility in the pet cremation industry.
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.
Austrian competition authority
Insights from the Third AFCA and WIFO Symposium on Competition and Economic Policy
Nov 25, 2025
The third AFCA and WIFO symposium addressed pressing economic and competition issues in Austria, emphasizing the need for effective competition policy to foster growth and sustainability.
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.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Advocates for Lifting Pharmacy Hour Restrictions in Madrid
Nov 24, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, recommends removing restrictions on pharmacy operating hours in Madrid to enhance competition and service accessibility.
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.
Dutch ACM
ACM Granted Authority to Enforce European Data Act
Nov 24, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is now authorized to enforce the European Data Act, enhancing data-sharing and cloud service interoperability.
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.
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