Antitrust News Feed

Aug 6, 2024

The CNMC suggests clearer justifications and adjustments in some of the regulated measuring instruments to enhance metrological control in Spain.

Aug 6, 2024

The CNMC has published reports analyzing the economic and financial performance of major companies in the regulated activities of the electricity and gas sectors, assessing the impact of the regulatory framework on their accounts.

Aug 6, 2024

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines regarding the abuse of dominant market position under Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Aug 6, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority provisionally approves T&L Sugars Limited's acquisition of Tereos UK & Ireland's retail sugar business to prevent the closure of Tereos' struggling UK retail business.

Aug 6, 2024

The Polish competition authority imposed fines totaling over a million złoty on Janusz Palikot and Polskie Destylarnie for misleading marketing practices in a loan campaign.

Aug 5, 2024

The CNMC has decided to deregulate the market of trunk leased lines in Spain, except for specific submarine routes, leading to increased competition in the wholesale market.

Aug 5, 2024

In July, the CNMC greenlit seven concentration operations, including joint ventures and acquisitions in various sectors, without raising significant competition issues.

Aug 5, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched a new antitrust investigation against Wizz Air Hungary Zrt. for suspected violations of unfair commercial practices.

Aug 5, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) has initiated an investigation into Naturala d.o.o. for potentially using unfair trading practices with its suppliers of agricultural and food products.

Aug 5, 2024

The Competition Council changes its sanctioning practice for unreported business transactions, aiming to make fines more proportionate to offenders' financial capabilities.

Aug 4, 2024

Fronius was fined 3 million euros by the Cartel Court following an application by the BWB for engaging in anti-competitive practices in distribution agreements in the welding technology sector.

Aug 4, 2024

The MIBEL regulators mark the 20th anniversary of the Iberian Electricity Market Agreement with a conference and the 3rd edition of the MIBEL Award.

Aug 4, 2024

The CNMC is investigating allegations of anticompetitive practices in mobile app payment services for regulated parking areas, involving companies with dominant positions in several localities.

Aug 4, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority closed its investigation into Manker Beauty after the company cooperated significantly, leading to an agreement for compensating affected consumers.

Aug 2, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority fined Wizz Air for misleading passengers by not disclosing all service options available for purchase, steering them towards more expensive packages.