Antitrust News Feed

Sep 18, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating potential violations of competition law in areas affected by floods, focusing on price fixing and abuse of dominant position by market players.

Sep 18, 2024

The UK's CMA issues a tailored guide for fashion brands to ensure compliance with consumer law and prevent misleading green claims, following actions taken against major retailers like ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda.

Sep 17, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) expands its Digital Awareness program by partnering with the Teach for Hungary program to reach more children and students.

Sep 17, 2024

Peugeot has been fined EUR 15 million by the Cartel Court for abusing its dominant position in the new car sales and workshop operation markets from 2017 to 2021, with the automotive market remaining under scrutiny.

Sep 17, 2024

The Austrian competition authority, BWB, has requested a fine of EUR 98,000 against Malaschofsky for participating in cartel activities related to construction projects in Lower Austria.

Sep 17, 2024

The General Court annuls the European Commission's decision to fine Google almost €1.5 billion in a case concerning AdSense for Search, citing errors in assessing the duration of contract clauses deemed abusive.

Sep 17, 2024

The General Court largely upholds a fine of approximately €238.7 million imposed on Qualcomm by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in the market.

Sep 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) suggests clarifications and amendments to the bill regarding the dismantling of the net metering scheme, ensuring fair compensation for consumers with solar panels.

Sep 17, 2024

A project funded by the European Union aims to assess competition challenges in digital markets in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania, with recommendations to address any identified issues.

Sep 17, 2024

The Competition Council, along with partners from Poland and Latvia, collaborates with the OECD on a project to study and enhance competitiveness in the digital markets of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.

Sep 16, 2024

The EU Competition Authority is teaming up with the OECD to fight collusive practices in public tenders, aiming to enhance competition integrity and compliance in public procurement processes.

Sep 16, 2024

Hugo Boss and two executives pay fines for unlawfully sharing information with competitors, impacting consumer prices and sales strategies.

Sep 16, 2024

The Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius discussed the regulation of digital markets and the role of business associations in competition law, bringing together experts from the Baltic States and beyond.

Sep 16, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Iveco Poland and 10 truck distributors for engaging in anti-competitive practices, including market division and price fixing.

Sep 15, 2024

Baltic competition authorities face the challenge of ensuring competitiveness in digital markets, as discussed at the 20th Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.