Antitrust News Feed

Oct 28, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority is intensifying efforts to address deceptive practices in the secondary sales of holiday rights, which continue to pose significant risks to vulnerable consumers, especially the elderly and financially burdened.

Oct 28, 2024

The Greek Competition Authority has launched a full investigation into the acquisition of exclusive control over an energy company by a subsidiary, raising serious concerns about competition in waste management markets.

Oct 28, 2024

The Croatian Constitutional Court rejected a constitutional complaint filed by Presečki grupa, upholding the decision of the Competition Agency regarding prohibited agreements in the bus transport market.

Oct 28, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) initiates an educational campaign to guide consumers and businesses towards making informed decisions during the upcoming Black Friday sales.

Oct 27, 2024

Company fined for acquiring exclusive control of two distributors without prior notification, leading to a penalty payment and closure of the sanctioning process.

Oct 27, 2024

The CNMC suggests improvements to a forthcoming law aiming to limit alcohol advertising and promotion to reduce consumption among minors and other at-risk groups.

Oct 25, 2024

Merger control plays a vital role in fostering competition, innovation, and efficiency in the UK market, ultimately supporting economic growth and benefiting consumers and businesses.

Oct 25, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated court action against Emma due to concerns regarding potentially misleading online sales tactics, such as discounts and urgency claims, that could impact consumer decision-making.

Oct 25, 2024

The Polish competition authority has updated its guidelines on merger control, clarifying rules for reporting foreign transactions that may have effects in Poland.

Oct 25, 2024

Inspectors found damaged arms, loose screws, and other defects in trapezoidal lifts, with 7 out of 10 models failing to meet declared durability standards.

Oct 24, 2024

The Austrian Cartel Court significantly raises a fine against Palmers Textil Aktiengesellschaft from EUR 5,000 to EUR 100,000 for unlawfully proceeding with a merger before obtaining approval.

Oct 24, 2024

An antitrust agency conducted a study on marketing activities in the agricultural and food products supply chain, uncovering potential anticompetitive practices related to payments for marketing services.

Oct 24, 2024

A high percentage of households with minors are aware of and concerned about age-appropriate content on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, leading to increased use of parental control tools.

Oct 24, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority is reviewing the market situation of mandatory liability insurance for healthcare providers following concerns raised by the Estonian Dental Association regarding potential anticompetitive practices by insurer PZU.

Oct 24, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into SPAR SLOVENIJA for alleged breaches of agricultural regulations related to its significant market power in dealings with suppliers.