Antitrust News Feed

Nov 17, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has approved Kaufland's acquisition of four large food retail stores from Globus, while expressing competition concerns over the Neubrandenburg store.

Nov 15, 2024

The Vets Market Investigation led by Martin Coleman delves into competition issues in the veterinary services market, focusing on corporate ownership, price increases, and treatment variety.

Nov 15, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reports a slight increase in electricity and natural gas prices, with a growing number of households choosing dynamic energy contracts.

Nov 15, 2024

The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania upheld the Competition Council's decision that the Lithuanian Chamber of Notaries restricted competition among notaries, violating both national and EU competition laws.

Nov 15, 2024

Workshops organized by the Polish aid project took place in Chisinau, Moldova, from November 4 to 6, focusing on practical aspects of competition law enforcement.

Nov 15, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority has conducted checks on carbon monoxide sensors, revealing flaws in some models' construction and labeling.

Nov 14, 2024

The ninth Franco-German Competition Day in Paris highlighted discussions on generative artificial intelligence and competition issues in the retail sector, emphasizing the strong partnership between the Bundeskartellamt and the Autorité de la concurrence.

Nov 14, 2024

The Austrian competition authority is pursuing a €1.7 million fine against Traunfellner for its involvement in cartel activities related to construction projects in Lower Austria.

Nov 14, 2024

The Croatian Parliament has accepted the Annual Report of the Croatian Competition Agency for 2023 after discussions by the Economy and Agricultural Committees.

Nov 14, 2024

The Competition Authority has unanimously approved the acquisition of exclusive control in the healthcare sector by a company, following a meeting on November 15, 2024.

Nov 14, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) launches an informative campaign to help consumers avoid misleading offers and make informed decisions during the Black Friday season.

Nov 14, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority expresses support for measures aimed at facilitating access to housing through voluntary interest rate caps, promoting competition among banks.

Nov 14, 2024

DEEM NL, a Dutch heat supplier, has been declared bankrupt, leading to the appointment of InWarmte as an emergency supplier to ensure residents continue to receive heat.

Nov 14, 2024

The Competition Council in Lithuania fined Giantera and 19 distributors for agreeing not to sell food supplements and cosmetics at prices lower than the supplier's prices, restricting discounts and promotions for consumers.

Nov 13, 2024

The Competition Council is hosting a conference to analyze the dynamics of the food industry supply chain in Latvia and discuss price increases and future stability.