Antitrust News Feed

Jul 18, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission has initiated a priority investigation into potential vertical collaborations in the supply, trade, and retail sale of food products, including cereals, milk, coffee, jams, beverages, and cheeses.

Jul 18, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission has initiated a sector inquiry into banking deposits to investigate competition conditions and potential distortions in the market.

Jul 18, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is conducting an additional investigation into the financial returns of several heat suppliers to protect consumers from unreasonably high rates.

Jul 17, 2024

Elering AS has submitted a request to the Competition Authority for approval of gas transmission network service prices and domestic gas network contract terms.

Jul 17, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission imposed a fine on a supermarket chain for breaching competition law by implementing a prohibited decision on geographic market allocation.

Jul 17, 2024

The CNMC has determined the net cost of providing the universal service in 2021, which will be shared among telecom operators with annual revenues exceeding 100 million euros.

Jul 17, 2024

May 2024 saw a significant increase in fiber optic lines reaching 15.3 million and over 500,000 mobile operator changes, showcasing a dynamic market.

Jul 17, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Google for potentially misleading and aggressive commercial practices related to user consent for linking services.

Jul 17, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an investigation into ALDI Hungary for suspected unfair commercial practices related to Hungarian products in their refrigerators.

Jul 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) are intensifying their supervision over the increased use of algorithms in energy trading, aiming to ensure market transparency and integrity.

Jul 17, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has instructed OSM Koło to alter practices deemed unfavorable to milk suppliers.

Jul 16, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence fines SAS Distribution du Domaine d’Uby for imposing minimum resale prices on distributors of 'Uby' wines under the 'Côtes de Gascogne' PGI.

Jul 16, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the establishment of a joint venture between HELLENIC TRAIN and DAMCO ENERGY for the operation of a railway station in Greece.

Jul 16, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Armani and Dior group companies for alleged unfair commercial practices related to working conditions and ethical claims.

Jul 16, 2024

The Competition Council in Latvia is overseeing the pharmaceutical sector, addressing concerns about drug pricing models and market competition, with proposed amendments aiming for transparent pricing and potential cost reductions for patients.