Antitrust News Feed

Dec 19, 2024

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority has proposed fines of €534,000 against Sennheiser and €100,000 against Sonova for engaging in illegal vertical price agreements.

Dec 19, 2024

The Dutch telecom industry sees unprecedented mobile-data consumption and continued growth in fiber-optic connections, while traditional services decline.

Dec 19, 2024

On December 17, the EU inaugurated a 27-month twinning project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Moldova's Competition Council, with support from competition authorities in Romania and Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2024

FOPS emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships (PPP) for public projects, urging the removal of ambiguities that hinder their implementation.

Dec 18, 2024

The Competition Commission conducted surprise inspections in the coffee, chocolate, and baby food sectors to investigate potential anti-competitive practices.

Dec 18, 2024

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings outlining measures Apple must adopt to ensure interoperability of its devices under the Digital Markets Act, inviting public feedback until January 2025.

Dec 18, 2024

The BWB has reaffirmed the necessity of binding commitments made by Diebold regarding the maintenance of ATMs following a merger with Wincor Nixdorf, ensuring continued competition in the market.

Dec 18, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has reported a decrease in single-bid public procurements in both the overall market and the medical imaging diagnostics sector from 2021 to 2023, aligning with government commitments to the European Commission.

Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, the Bundeskartellamt imposed significant fines for cartel agreements, examined numerous mergers, and intensified scrutiny on major tech companies and energy suppliers to ensure fair competition.

Dec 18, 2024

The CMA has identified a breach by Somerset Bridge Group regarding the Private Motor Insurance Order, affecting approximately 225,000 customers over five years.

Dec 18, 2024

The CMA has identified a breach by Direct Line Group regarding the provision of No Claims Bonus Protection Information to customers.

Dec 18, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has found that energy suppliers are generally in a better financial position than in previous years, although some still need to enhance their energy-buying strategies.

Dec 18, 2024

The President of UOKiK has closed an investigation into the supply of IT systems for hospitals, finding no antitrust violations by the companies involved.

Dec 17, 2024

The Danish Competition Authority has mandated Spar Nord Bank to adhere to payment regulations after it denied access to a competing payment institution, Vexel.

Dec 17, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has rejected RTL's proposal to jointly market advertising for RTL2, citing concerns over competition and potential price increases for advertisers.