Antitrust News Feed

Nov 20, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has given the green light for electricity producers, battery systems, electrolyzers, and businesses to share a single connection on the grid, known as cable pooling, to enhance grid utilization and support the energy transition.

Nov 19, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency terminated a proceeding against two undertakings after finding no evidence of a prohibited price fixing agreement on wheat purchase prices.

Nov 19, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority issues a Statement of Objections against an association of companies in Portugal for setting minimum prices, harming competition and consumers.

Nov 19, 2024

The Competition Appeals Board has upheld a decision by the Competition Council, ruling that a cartel involving companies in the energy sector coordinated prices and bids at auctions for reserve capacity, resulting in significant price increases.

Nov 19, 2024

The French competition authority has cleared EasyPark Group's acquisition of Flowbird Group, two major players in the parking payment solutions sector in France.

Nov 18, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency fined retailer DJELO EUR 65,000 for serious violations of the Act on unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.

Nov 18, 2024

Pet food supplier VAFO has been fined CZK 120 million for engaging in prohibited resale price fixing agreements in the Czech Republic, impacting competition in the pet food market.

Nov 18, 2024

The planned acquisition of Bormioli Pharma S.p.A. by Gerresheimer AG in the glass and plastic products sector for the pharmaceutical industry has been subjected to regulatory conditions.

Nov 18, 2024

Key figures in the field of competition law and economics gathered to discuss the evolution of European competition, competition-promoting policies, industrial competition, and the impact of data and AI on competition and fairness.

Nov 18, 2024

The French Autorité recommends practical preparations to abolish regulated tariffs for electricity and achieve public policy objectives through alternative measures.

Nov 18, 2024

The Swedish Competition Authority's decision to block Apotekstjänst's acquisition of Svensk dos has been upheld by the Patent and Market Court, citing concerns about reduced competition in the market for dose dispensing services for outpatient care in Sweden.

Nov 18, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority's program aims to educate children about online risks and promote conscious internet use, with mentors from the Teach for Hungary program helping reach more students.

Nov 18, 2024

Jeronimo Martins Polska, the company behind Biedronka stores, is accused by the President of UOKiK of not clearly informing customers about the terms and limitations of their promotional campaigns, potentially facing a penalty of up to 10% of their turnover.

Nov 17, 2024

Estonia's Competition Authority highlights low competition and increasing market concentration in the waste collection sector, urging policymakers and local governments to take action.

Nov 17, 2024

Mercator, owned by Fortenova's Pavao Vujnovac, reportedly informed Engrotuš about withdrawing from the acquisition deal, but the Competition Agency has not been officially notified yet.