Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authorities Release Fairness Guidelines for Energy Suppliers
Mar 18, 2026
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority and E-Control have introduced Fairness Guidelines aimed at promoting responsible conduct among electricity and gas suppliers to better protect consumers and small businesses.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Launches Investigation into Diesel Supply Practices
Mar 18, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating major fuel suppliers over allegations of anti-competitive conduct affecting diesel availability in regional and rural areas.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Investigates SILVA for Unfair Trade Practices
Mar 18, 2026
The Croatian competition authority has initiated proceedings against Gradimir Šešelj, owner of SILVA, to determine if he has abused significant negotiating power against mandarin suppliers.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Celebrates 35 Years of Ensuring Fair Competition
Mar 18, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority, GVH, marked its 35th anniversary with a conference emphasizing the importance of predictability and security in today's competitive landscape.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Universities Fined for Illegal Tuition Increases
Mar 18, 2026
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on Uniwersytet SWPS and Politechnika Lubelska for unlawfully raising tuition fees during students' studies, requiring refunds to affected students.
US Department of Justice
Texas Man Admits to Bid Rigging in Military Healthcare Contracts
Mar 17, 2026
Eric J. Caddy has pleaded guilty to felony charges for conspiring to rig bids on healthcare-related projects for the U.S. Air Force, impacting military facilities.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Settles $17 Million Case Against Xponential Fitness for Franchise Misconduct
Mar 17, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a historic settlement with Xponential Fitness, requiring the company to pay $17 million for violating Franchise Rules and misleading franchisees.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Dawn Raid on Window Manufacturer
Mar 17, 2026
The Austrian Supreme Court has confirmed the legality of a dawn raid conducted by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority at a window and door manufacturer, citing reasonable suspicion of anti-competitive agreements.
Spanish competition authority
Architects Can Visa Projects at Any College in Spain
Mar 17, 2026
The Spanish competition authority confirms that architects have the right to choose any college for project visas, although practical barriers exist.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Reports on Audiovisual Investment Compliance
Mar 17, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has released its annual report indicating that audiovisual service providers invested over 544 million euros in European audiovisual production in 2023, with series accounting for 71.3% of this investment.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Reviews Regulation on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Mar 17, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is analyzing new regulations aimed at phasing out the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases by 2050, aligning with European climate goals.
Dutch ACM
Seats and Sofas to Compensate Consumers Following ACM Investigation
Mar 17, 2026
Dutch furniture retailer Seats and Sofas will refund consumers over warranty issues and adjust its warranty policy after an investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
French Competition Authority
French Ski Instructor Union Fined for Anticompetitive Practices
Mar 16, 2026
The French competition authority has imposed a €3.4 million fine on the ski instructor union for enforcing exclusivity clauses that restrict instructors from working outside its ski schools.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Challenges Exclusive Pharmacy Sales of Self-Diagnostic Tests
Mar 16, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has filed a legal challenge against a decree that restricts the sale of self-diagnostic tests to pharmacies only, arguing it harms competition and consumer access.
Croatian competition authority
ICN Hosts Workshop on Competition Policy in Yerevan
Mar 16, 2026
The International Competition Network (ICN) held a workshop in Yerevan, Armenia, focusing on promoting competition policy and law on March 16-17, 2026.
