Antitrust News Feed

Nov 25, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada cautions businesses against misleading advertising practices during Black Friday, emphasizing the legality of genuine discount claims.

Nov 25, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an antitrust investigation against Apple, questioning whether its App Tracking Transparency policy unfairly restricts competition.

Nov 24, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, recommends removing restrictions on pharmacy operating hours in Madrid to enhance competition and service accessibility.

Nov 24, 2025

The Maritime and Commercial High Court has found Effekthandel and five CHP plants guilty of unlawfully coordinating bids and prices in the energy sector, leading to increased electricity reserve prices.

Nov 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has initiated a year-long project under ICPEN to responsibly implement AI in consumer protection, addressing both opportunities and risks.

Nov 24, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is now authorized to enforce the European Data Act, enhancing data-sharing and cloud service interoperability.

Nov 24, 2025

The German competition authority has mandated the Rethmann Group to notify future mergers in specific sectors for three years, aiming to ensure effective competition.

Nov 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated Pekao S.A. to provide substantial compensation to customers due to excessive delays in handling complaints.

Nov 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a settlement requiring RealPage to stop sharing sensitive pricing information among competitors, aiming to enhance competition in rental housing markets.

Nov 21, 2025

The LexCultura Foundation has become the first consumer organization registered to initiate group actions in Poland, allowing it to represent consumers in court against unfair business practices.

Nov 20, 2025

The Spanish competition authority warns citizens about a recent phone scam where fraudsters impersonate the CNMC, demanding payments for fictitious electricity bills.

Nov 20, 2025

The French competition authority has issued recommendations to the Economic Affairs Committee regarding the competitive landscape of the wood fuel pellet sector, following significant price increases and supply pressures.

Nov 20, 2025

The French competition authority has submitted a report to parliament on self-preferencing practices in the cloud sector, following the enactment of the SREN Law.

Nov 20, 2025

A recent report from the Spanish competition authority reveals that 63.1% of households with internet access use paid online audiovisual services, with Netflix being the most popular choice.

Nov 20, 2025

Eduardo Lopez has been sentenced to 40 months in prison and fined for orchestrating a wage-fixing conspiracy affecting home healthcare nurses and committing fraud during the sale of his company.