Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
Consumer Rights Guidance from Five Institutions in Response to Floods
Sep 27, 2024
Learn how to effectively obtain insurance assistance after a flood, as well as passenger rights in case of trip cancellations, and how to address issues with telecommunications and utility services.
Latvian competition authority
Latvia Considers Changes in State-Owned Enterprises Management Policies to Boost Competitiveness
Sep 26, 2024
Latvia is contemplating significant changes in the management policies of state-owned enterprises to enhance competitiveness in the Baltic region, with ongoing discussions on the potential impact of existing regulations on the market activities of public entities.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Initiates Sanctioning Procedure Against Barcelona Bar Association
Sep 26, 2024
The Spanish Competition Authority has opened a sanctioning procedure against the Barcelona Bar Association for potentially breaching competition laws and previous resolutions.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Supports Advancement in Rail Capacity Allocation Procedure by Adif
Sep 26, 2024
The CNMC positively assesses the advancement of Adif's rail capacity allocation procedure by two and a half months, allowing railway companies to compete more effectively with buses and planes.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Probes Healthcare Software Company for Potential Antitrust Violations
Sep 26, 2024
The CCPC is investigating Clanwilliam for potential breaches of competition law in the healthcare software sector.
Hungarian competition authority
CCC commits to transparent pricing practices following competition investigation
Sep 26, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority closed the case with CCC accepting commitments to improve its pricing transparency without finding any infringement.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Conducts Nationwide Inspections in Response to Consumer Complaints Surge
Sep 26, 2024
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Ireland conducts inspections across various sectors following a rise in consumer complaints.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Highlights Competition Risks in Generative AI Data Access
Sep 26, 2024
The AdC raises concerns about competition risks related to data access and use in generative AI, emphasizing the impact of data licensing agreements on market dynamics.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Tereos Fined for Breach of Merger Inquiry Obligations by UK Competition Authority
Sep 26, 2024
Tereos has been fined £25,000 by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for failing to provide necessary information during a merger inquiry.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Investigates ABB Polska and Distributors for Anticompetitive Practices
Sep 26, 2024
The Polish competition authority conducted searches at the headquarters of ABB Polska and its five distributors amid suspicions of anticompetitive agreements, including market allocation and price fixing.
Italian Competition Authority
G7 Competition Summit in Rome to Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Sep 25, 2024
Delegations from G7 countries and the EU Commission will gather in Rome to discuss competition policy in the era of artificial intelligence.
Spanish competition authority
Significant Increase in High-Speed Rail Passengers in Spain in Q2 2024
Sep 25, 2024
High-speed rail passengers in Spain surged by 21% in the second quarter of 2024, surpassing 10.2 million, driven by new operators and competitive routes.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Amica Chips and Pata for Alleged Price-Fixing
Sep 25, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Amica Chips and Pata for allegedly colluding on pricing strategies for their chips sold through national retail chains.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Sector Inquiries into Single Bid Public Procurements
Sep 25, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority is investigating the reasons behind single bid public procurements, starting with the market for medical imaging diagnostic equipment.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Ongoing Investigation into UK Veterinary Services Progress Update
Sep 25, 2024
The CMA's market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK is progressing, with updates on behind-the-scenes work and efforts to understand key issues.
