Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Reports Surge in Text Message Scams, Consumers Lose $470 Million in 2024
Apr 15, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission reveals that consumers lost $470 million to text message scams in 2024, a significant increase from previous years despite fewer reports.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Releases New Guidelines on Trade Secrets
Apr 15, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has published new guidelines aimed at helping businesses understand how to classify and protect trade secrets.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Approves Harry-Brot's Acquisition of Glockenbrot
Apr 15, 2025
The German competition authority has approved Harry-Brot GmbH's acquisition of Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the REWE Group, allowing for the establishment of two joint ventures.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Investigations into Dairy and Egg Markets
Apr 14, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has initiated expedited sector investigations into the domestic dairy and egg markets due to significant price fluctuations and increases.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Investigations into Dairy and Egg Markets
Apr 14, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority has initiated expedited sector investigations into the dairy and egg markets following the approval of its 2024 activity report by the National Assembly.
German Bundeskartellamt
Harry-Brot's Acquisition of Glockenbrot Approved by German Competition Authority
Apr 14, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved Harry-Brot's acquisition of Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the REWE Group, citing no significant competition concerns.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Calls for Equal Advertising Conditions for Businesses
Apr 14, 2025
The Latvian competition authority urges municipalities to reassess regulations on advertising fees to ensure fair competition for all businesses, regardless of their location or product origin.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Confirms Cartel Violations by ABO Asphalt-Bau Oeynhausen GmbH
Apr 14, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has confirmed that ABO Asphalt-Bau Oeynhausen GmbH engaged in illegal cartel activities, including price-fixing and market allocation, from 2002 to 2017.
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Calls for Waste Market Overhaul
Apr 14, 2025
The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has approved a merger in the waste collection industry but warns that the current market structure fails to serve the public effectively.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Targets Retail Chains for Price Fixing
Apr 14, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched investigations into major retail chains, including Spar and Auchan, for potential price-fixing practices linked to a leading beverage manufacturer.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Approves UniCredit's Stake in Commerzbank
Apr 14, 2025
The German competition authority has approved UniCredit's acquisition of a 29.99% stake in Commerzbank, assessing its impact on market competition.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Highlights Consumer Confusion in Energy Contract Choices
Apr 14, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, warns that consumers face challenges in selecting energy contracts due to unclear resellers and early-termination fees. The authority is investigating these issues further.
Polish UOKiK
Celebrating 35 Years of UOKiK: Enhancing Consumer Rights and Competition
Apr 14, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, marks its 35th anniversary, reflecting on decades of promoting competition and consumer rights. In the last five years alone, UOKiK has issued over 4,800 decisions benefiting consumers.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Authority Investigates Circle K's Acquisition of Astarte-Nafta Fuel Stations
Apr 13, 2025
The Latvian competition authority has initiated a deeper investigation into Circle K Latvia's acquisition of Astarte-Nafta's fuel station network, which could impact local market competition.
Greek competition authority
Surprise Inspections by Greek Competition Authority in Transport Sector
Apr 13, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority conducted surprise inspections in the transport sector to investigate potential abuse of dominant market position.
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