Antitrust News Feed

Aug 22, 2024

The UK's competition watchdog, CMA, has raised concerns over Santander's failure to provide accurate and up-to-date information through the Open Banking system, breaching regulatory requirements.

Aug 22, 2024

The CMA provisionally finds that Lindab's acquisition of HAS-Vent could lead to reduced competition and higher costs for circular ducts and fittings in specific local areas.

Aug 21, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed investigations into Google and Apple, shifting its attention to addressing concerns under a new digital markets competition regime.

Aug 21, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has conducted an investigation into the characteristics, relationships, and level of competition in the Polish beer and hops industry.

Aug 20, 2024

The Competition Council conducted an investigation into the procurement documentation of Riga City Municipality's city improvement projects, leading to negotiations with the municipality to address issues related to competition restrictions.

Aug 20, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority strengthens whistleblower protection by collaborating with the federal Ombudsman to handle reports of competition law violations.

Aug 20, 2024

The CNMC is analyzing a new decree to modernize the legal framework of the General Council of Official Pharmacists' Associations in Spain, emphasizing compliance with competition regulations.

Aug 20, 2024

Denmark appoints Rights Alliance as the first reliable reporter under the Digital Services Act to combat illegal online content, with a focus on intellectual property rights violations and other commercial rights.

Aug 20, 2024

The CMA has accepted Meta's proposals to amend its commitments regarding the use of advertising customers' data, allowing all advertisers on Meta platforms to control their data usage without opting in or out.

Aug 19, 2024

The CNMC challenges local authorities in Spain for imposing unjustified restrictions on fiber optic installation, affecting operators and competition in the telecommunications sector.

Aug 19, 2024

The Austrian Competition Authority initiates an investigation into the district heating market, focusing on major regional energy providers and potential anti-competitive practices affecting over a million households.

Aug 19, 2024

The Austrian competition authority and energy regulator release their second interim report on the electricity and gas markets, focusing on procurement strategies, pricing, market concentration, and consumer behavior.

Aug 19, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched 10 proceedings against companies failing to pay their suppliers on time, with a focus on the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Aug 18, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has cleared Bouygues Telecom's takeover of La Poste Telecom, citing no harm to competition in the electronic communications sector.

Aug 16, 2024

The CMA endorses proposed changes to improve the airport slot allocation system and advocates for market-based mechanisms in response to a consultation led by the Department for Transport.