Antitrust News Feed

Mar 12, 2026

The Competition Bureau of Canada has reached a consent agreement with Chartwell to address competition concerns arising from its acquisition of six retirement homes from Sifton Properties.

Mar 12, 2026

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing its market investigations and focus on the digital economy, energy transition, and sustainability.

Mar 12, 2026

The German competition authority will host the 23rd International Competition Conference from March 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together key figures in competition law and policy.

Mar 12, 2026

Andreas Mundt, President of the German Federal Cartel Office, supports proposed regulations to limit fuel price changes at gas stations, citing concerns over market transparency.

Mar 11, 2026

The Portuguese Competition Authority has fined the association of temporary employment companies for implementing a no-poach clause that restricted labor market competition.

Mar 11, 2026

The Greek Competition Authority has published its new Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, outlining priorities and action pillars to enhance market competition and transparency.

Mar 11, 2026

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has urged two Tampere-based high-rise window-cleaning companies to comply with competition law after allegations of customer allocation emerged.

Mar 11, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed rulemaking to tackle unfair or deceptive fee practices in rental housing, aiming to enhance transparency and competition.

Mar 11, 2026

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed enhancements to regulations aimed at ensuring the security and resilience of telecommunications networks during emergencies.

Mar 11, 2026

The European Commission and the European Data Protection Board have published contributions from a public consultation on draft guidelines addressing the relationship between the Digital Markets Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.

Mar 11, 2026

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is closely monitoring the energy wholesale markets, focusing on natural gas storage levels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply due to recent disruptions.

Mar 11, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating reports of unfair practices by heating oil retailers as wholesale prices surge due to global conflicts.

Mar 11, 2026

In light of World Consumer Day, the Polish competition authority highlights the dangers of dark patterns in online shopping and offers a guide to help consumers make informed decisions.

Mar 10, 2026

The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority, Csaba Balázs Rigó, highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence as both a potential boon and a risk for competition and consumer protection during a recent conference.

Mar 10, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its Negative Option Rule, aimed at addressing deceptive marketing practices that can harm consumers.