Antitrust News Feed

Jul 28, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) signed a cooperation agreement to enhance compliance efforts and prevent unfair trading practices.

Jul 26, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted tests on 19 models of helmets for cycling, skiing, and climbing, highlighting the importance of proper labeling and instructions for consumer safety.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) updates on ongoing actions to tackle high fuel prices and ensure effective competition in the groceries sector amidst cost of living pressures.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition Authority provides insights into the energy market dynamics in June 2024, highlighting factors influencing electricity prices in the Baltic region and Finland.

Jul 25, 2024

Competition opening in Spain's high-speed rail led to a 37% increase in passengers in 2023, reaching over 32.4 million travelers, with specific routes experiencing significant growth.

Jul 25, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority is probing a proposed cooperation agreement between telecommunications operators for fiber network roll-out in Flanders.

Jul 25, 2024

The CCPC is conducting a Phase 2 investigation into Phoenix Tower International Holdco, LLC's proposed acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited and Cignal Infrastructure Limited to assess its impact on competition.

Jul 25, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has conditionally approved the acquisition of Sammontana S.p.A. and Forno d’Asolo S.p.A. by Frozen Investment S.à.r.l. and Sammontana Finanziaria S.r.l., imposing measures to maintain competition in the frozen breakfast bakery products market.

Jul 25, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited Heidelberg University Hospital's acquisition of a majority share in University Hospital Mannheim due to concerns about negative effects on competition and patient choice.

Jul 25, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisitions of Severs Breeman Automotive locations by rival car dealers Dusseldorp and Van Poelgeest, ensuring continued competition and options for car owners.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed provisional competition concerns over the Spreadex acquisition of Sporting Index's retail business, potentially lessening competition in the UK sports spread betting market.

Jul 25, 2024

HSBC, Lloyds, TSB, and AIB have been found to violate CMA regulations regarding accurate information disclosure in the retail banking sector, leading to enforcement actions and directions issued by the authority.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed TSB's failure to comply with regulations on unarranged overdraft charges, highlighting specific breaches in disclosure requirements.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed AIB's violations of the Retail Banking Order, citing failures in information provision and breach notifications.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about Lloyds Banking Group's failure to comply with requirements to release accurate ATM location information through the Open Banking system.