Antitrust News Feed

Nov 6, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched six new proceedings against companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time, following soft interventions to address payment irregularities.

Nov 6, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Boparan's proposed purchase of ForFarmers' Burston feed mill site could reduce competition in the supply of poultry feed to independent customers in East Anglia, potentially leading to higher costs for farmers and consumers.

Nov 5, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has concluded that MVM Next's billing practices do not constitute unfair commercial practices, leading to the termination of the investigation initiated in July regarding the 'rezsibox' issue.

Nov 5, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority's report on the energy markets in September 2024 highlights electricity and gas prices, future price forecasts, and comparisons of energy packages.

Nov 5, 2024

Strabag AG has been fined 2.79 million euros by the Bundeskartellamt for engaging in collusive behavior during a tender procedure for the renovation of Cologne's Zoobrücke bridge.

Nov 5, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) suggests a network upgrade commitment and short-term customer protections to resolve competition issues in the Vodafone / Three merger.

Nov 4, 2024

A recent analysis by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority highlights competition issues in the audit market for Public Interest Entities (PIE) in Denmark.

Nov 4, 2024

The Competition Council will organize a week dedicated to competition from November 12 to 15, focusing on its importance in business, the public sector, and everyday life.

Nov 4, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the significance of predictable and consistent legal application based on recent decisions of the Supreme Court in competition law matters.

Nov 4, 2024

A seminar series jointly organized by the Federal Competition Authority and the Federal Office for Corruption Prevention and Anti-Corruption (BAK) aims to equip decision-makers in municipalities with tools for understanding cartel law and procurement issues.

Nov 4, 2024

A study by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) highlights how market consolidation in the veterinary sector, led by foreign private equity firms, has resulted in price hikes, with the FCCA unable to intervene effectively under current regulations.

Nov 4, 2024

The Polish competition authority is examining the practices of crowdfunding platforms, focusing on fee collection methods and potential deceptive interfaces.

Nov 3, 2024

Apple's iPadOS must adhere to Digital Markets Act obligations, including allowing users to set default web browsers and alternative app stores, as per the EU Commission's recent designation of Apple as a gatekeeper.

Nov 1, 2024

The 2024 Data Act Cloud Conference organized by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will explore the opportunities created by the Data Act for companies in the cloud sector.

Nov 1, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is scrutinizing GXO Logistics' purchase of Wincanton PLC, fearing reduced competition in contract logistics services in the UK.