Antitrust News Feed

Feb 11, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has proposed to authorize a joint tender process for rail profiling services by Queensland Rail and Aurizon Network, while revoking an existing interim authorization.

Feb 10, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Allegro, a Polish online retail platform, over potential misleading advertising related to its 'Lowest Price Guarantee' campaign.

Feb 10, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority has introduced a free online price monitoring system to help families track food prices and save money amid rising inflation.

Feb 10, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has granted SIA 'Eco Baltia vide' permission to acquire decisive influence over AS 'Daugavpils Specializētais Autotransporta Uzņēmums', concluding that the merger will not harm competition.

Feb 10, 2025

The Estonian competition authority's analysis reveals that the public charging infrastructure for light electric vehicles is primarily developing in larger towns, raising concerns about competition and accessibility in rural areas.

Feb 10, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines totaling over 4.2 million zloty on ten companies within the HRE Investments group for failing to provide requested information during an investigation.

Feb 9, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency has fined the Croatian Hunting Association for abusing its dominant market position through predatory pricing, ordering remedies to restore fair competition.

Feb 9, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency outlines its key priorities for 2025, focusing on enhancing market competition and consumer welfare through targeted enforcement and collaboration.

Feb 9, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has launched a follow-up investigation into eMAG's compliance with its commitments to support local businesses, following a previous competition supervision procedure.

Feb 7, 2025

The Lithuanian Competition Council has mandated that Ekspress Grupp sell one of its news portals after acquiring Lrytas without prior approval, significantly reducing competition in the market.

Feb 7, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has authorized system operator Liander to test new flexible contracts aimed at optimizing grid capacity during peak hours.

Feb 6, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has fined DIGI for unclear communication regarding subscriber fee increases and inflation-related adjustments, leading to consumer confusion.

Feb 6, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into RTL+ Premium's advertising claims regarding live broadcasts of UEFA Champions League matches, suspecting potential consumer deception.

Feb 6, 2025

The Italian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into Poltronesofà for allegedly misleading consumers with improper price displays in its advertising campaigns.

Feb 6, 2025

The Austrian competition authority has imposed a significant fine on REWE International AG for executing a merger without prior notification, highlighting the importance of compliance with merger regulations.