Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Initiates Investigation into Microsoft's Business Software Ecosystem
Mar 31, 2026
The UK competition authority, CMA, has announced a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem, aiming to enhance competition and customer choice in cloud services.
Dutch ACM
Record Mobile Data Consumption in the Netherlands for Q4 2025
Mar 31, 2026
The Dutch competition authority reports a record 829 million gigabytes of mobile data consumed in Q4 2025, with Odido surpassing KPN and VodafoneZiggo in customer consumption.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Seeks Fine for Illegal Merger by Tönnies Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH
Mar 30, 2026
The Austrian competition authority has applied for a EUR 1.15 million fine against Tönnies Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH for an illegal merger involving Ritzenhoff AG, which was cleared post-factum.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Supports Florida Supreme Court's Move Against ABA's Accreditation Monopoly
Mar 30, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has endorsed the Florida Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the American Bar Association's exclusive role in accrediting law schools, promoting competition in legal education.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Payment Terminal Companies for Misleading Practices
Mar 30, 2026
The Hungarian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into Payment Point and O.F.SZ. for allegedly misleading their business partners regarding fees and contract terms.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Launches In-Depth Review of Decathlon's Acquisition of Intersport Assets
Mar 30, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a second-phase analysis of Decathlon's acquisition of several Intersport assets, citing potential risks to competition in the sports retail market in Tenerife.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Issues Guidance on Sustainability Charter for Retailers
Mar 30, 2026
The French competition authority has released informal guidance on a voluntary charter aimed at promoting sustainable products in retail, ensuring compliance with competition rules.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes Changes to NBN Regulation for Enhanced Consumer Protection
Mar 30, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination aimed at improving service quality and consumer protections for the National Broadband Network (NBN) starting July 2026.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Promotes Online Price Tracker for Easter Savings
Mar 30, 2026
The Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the benefits of its online price tracker, helping families save money and time during Easter shopping.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Intervenes on Discount Clarity
Mar 30, 2026
The President of the Polish competition authority has intervened to ensure clearer communication of discounts by retail chains Biedronka and Lidl, following consumer complaints about confusing promotional practices.
Hungarian competition authority
Strengthening Cooperation Between Regulatory Authorities in Hungary
Mar 29, 2026
The Hungarian Regulatory Authority and the Competition Authority have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at ensuring fair competition and consumer protection.
Australian competition authority
Australia's Scam Losses Exceed $2 Billion: Urgent Action Required
Mar 29, 2026
The National Anti-Scam Centre's report reveals that Australians reported over $2 billion in scam losses in 2025, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to combat fraud.
Hungarian competition authority
Strengthened Cooperation Between Regulatory Authorities in Hungary
Mar 29, 2026
The Hungarian Regulatory Authority and the Competition Authority have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at ensuring fair competition and consumer protection.
Australian competition authority
Luxottica Franchising Australia Fined for Franchising Code Breach
Mar 29, 2026
Luxottica Franchising Australia, operating as OPSM and Laubman & Pank, has been fined $19,800 by the ACCC for not maintaining an updated profile on the Franchise Disclosure Register.
Portuguese competition authority
Court Confirms Fine on Inetum for Labour Market Anticompetitive Practices
Mar 29, 2026
The Portuguese Competition Authority's fine on Inetum for anticompetitive practices in the labour market has been upheld by the Court, marking a significant judicial confirmation in Portugal.
