Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Dutch ACM
NextEnergy Acquires Customers from All in Power Following License Revocation
Oct 21, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets revokes All in Power's electricity-supply license, leading to NextEnergy taking over its customers with dynamic rate contracts.
Dutch ACM
ACM Supports Fairer Distribution of Grid Costs for Small-Scale Users in the Netherlands
Oct 21, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is backing a move towards a more equitable distribution of system operation costs among small-scale users, aiming to base grid tariffs on actual usage rather than connection size.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Emphasizes Importance of AI for Businesses' Competitiveness
Oct 20, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority warns about the potential competitive disadvantage for SMEs due to the rapid spread of AI technologies and highlights the need for targeted state interventions to leverage the opportunities in the field.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Calls for Stricter Regulations in Retail Sector
Oct 20, 2024
The Latvian Competition Authority urges policymakers to introduce more detailed rules to reduce the risks of unfair trading practices between retailers and suppliers in the food and agriculture sector.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Backs Cost-Effective School Uniform Policies in Response to NI Education Consultation
Oct 18, 2024
The CMA supports the Department of Education's move to introduce statutory guidance for school uniform policies to ensure affordability for parents and carers.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Maintains High Performance in Legal Proceedings
Oct 17, 2024
Latvia's Competition Authority has once again received a top rating in the Global Competition Review, highlighting its effectiveness in legal proceedings and enforcement activities.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC's Actions to Ensure Market Unity Compliance in Spain
Oct 17, 2024
The CNMC highlights barriers to installing electric vehicle charging points and challenges restrictions on various technical services under the Law on Market Unity Guarantee (LGUM).
Hungarian competition authority
European Competition Day in Budapest: Focus on Sustainability, Digital Markets, and AI
Oct 17, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority hosts the 50th European Competition Day in Budapest, featuring discussions on sustainability, the Digital Markets Act, and the implications of artificial intelligence.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Consumers Rate Internet and Mobile Telephony Services Highest
Oct 17, 2024
Internet and mobile telephony services were the most highly rated by Spanish consumers in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest CNMC Household Panel.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Wins in Court - Over Half a Billion Zloty Fine for Biedronka
Oct 17, 2024
A court upheld the decision of the President of UOKiK regarding unfair practices by Jeronimo Martins Polska, the owner of the Biedronka retail chain, resulting in a fine of over 506 million złoty.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to Springhead Funeral Services Limited for Breach of Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Springhead Funeral Services Limited for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to Nowakowski Ltd for Breaching Funerals Market Order
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Nowakowski Ltd for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to James Henry Funeral Services Over Breach of Market Investigation Order
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to James Henry Funeral Services for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to J Funerals for Breach of Market Investigation Order
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning letter to J Funerals for violating the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Issues Warning to Harmony Group Holdings Ltd Over Funerals Market Investigation Order Breach
Oct 17, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Harmony Group Holdings Ltd for breaching the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
