Antitrust News Feed

Oct 1, 2024

A recent conference at the Law Faculty in Osijek discussed the implementation and impact of the Unfair Trading Practices Act on business practices in the food supply chain.

Oct 1, 2024

The Polish antitrust authority imposed fines totaling over 405 million PLN on KIA Poland and 11 of its dealers for engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy, limiting consumer choice and fair competition in the market.

Sep 30, 2024

The CNMC opens a public consultation on determining a reasonable profit for railway service facilities, crucial for transportation companies.

Sep 30, 2024

Former car dealer Patrick Doyle pleaded guilty to providing false information about a crashed second-hand car's history to a consumer, following a CCPC investigation.

Sep 30, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking feedback on the proposed adoption of revised Merger Guidelines through a public consultation.

Sep 30, 2024

STUDENAC d.o.o. from Omiš was fined EUR 132,000 by the Croatian Competition Agency for imposing unfair trading practices on its suppliers in the food supply chain.

Sep 30, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt's final report reveals issues of competition in the provision of EV charging electricity, suggesting measures to enhance competitive structures and promote electric mobility.

Sep 29, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission has fined Motor Oil (Hellas) Refineries for hindering an on-site inspection in the petroleum market, along with an individual, resulting in significant penalties.

Sep 29, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Agency (AVK) addresses misleading claims linking it to public bus transport problems, emphasizing its past actions and warnings to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Sep 29, 2024

The Slovenian Competition Agency concluded settlements with four out of five parties in a proceeding, imposing administrative fines totaling over €1 million under the new Competition Act.

Sep 29, 2024

Clothing retailers Hugo Boss, Kaufmann, and Ginsborg have been involved in antitrust cases for illegally exchanging confidential information, shedding light on a significant issue in competition law.

Sep 29, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority emphasizes commitment to fostering connectivity and mutual knowledge sharing at the Balkan Competition Platform event in Istanbul.

Sep 29, 2024

Competition law advisors play a crucial role in ensuring that associations conducting economic activities adhere to competition laws to avoid penalties and ensure legal compliance.

Sep 29, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has declared Microsoft an undertaking of paramount significance for competition across markets, subjecting the company to extended abuse control under the German Competition Act.

Sep 29, 2024

The Competition Commission successfully participated in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair, engaging with visitors and discussing competition law and initiatives for enhancing competition and public interest.