Antitrust News Feed

Sep 11, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission conducted a surprise on-site inspection on the ferry route connecting Perama (Attica) and Paloukia (Salamina) in Greece, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position by companies operating on the route.

Sep 11, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has closed an investigation into Robert Bosch GmbH over suspicions of abusing its dominant position in the e-bike anti-lock braking systems (ABS) market.

Sep 11, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has raised the maximum fine that can be imposed on infringing companies, now reaching up to 15% of the previous year's net revenue.

Sep 11, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has raised concerns about unfair practices in the renewable energy market, leading to accusations against three companies.

Sep 10, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency's 2023 inquiry into the grocery retail market shows a significant turnover increase and shifting market dynamics, impacting major retailers like Konzum plus and Schwarz Group members.

Sep 10, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority is investigating potential anti-competitive practices in the passenger transport sector by conducting inspections at companies providing bus and coach services.

Sep 9, 2024

The European Commission and EDPB are teaming up to provide guidance on how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) intersect, ensuring a coherent application to digital gatekeepers.

Sep 9, 2024

Innovelle Pharma Kft. successfully reduced its fine by over 10 million forints through cooperation in a case involving misleading advertising practices.

Sep 9, 2024

The Court of Justice upheld a €2.4 billion fine imposed on Google for abusing its dominant position by promoting its comparison shopping service over competitors.

Sep 9, 2024

The Competition Authority of Slovenia has initiated an investigation into the food delivery market through digital platforms in the country due to concerns of potential competition restrictions or distortions.

Sep 9, 2024

The Competition Authority is scrutinizing the activities of five companies in the food supplement sector to ensure compliance with laws against unfair trading practices.

Sep 8, 2024

The Austrian waste management company Saubermacher Dienstleistungs AG cooperated with authorities in a cartel investigation, leading to a reduced fine request of EUR 7.085 million.

Sep 6, 2024

Italian and Polish competition authorities collaborate to address issues of digital market dominance and consumer protection.

Sep 6, 2024

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the CMA's appeal against the CAT's decision to overturn its finding of a market sharing agreement in the pharmaceutical sector.

Sep 6, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has preliminarily found that Google is abusing its dominant positions in the ad tech sector, potentially harming UK publishers and advertisers.