Antitrust News Feed

Jul 8, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority and the Transport Regulatory Authority have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation for ensuring competition in markets and protecting consumers' interests.

Jul 8, 2024

The CNMC provides recommendations to the Spanish Army to enhance the competitiveness of its upcoming public tenders for construction, catering, and clothing contracts, aiming to optimize public spending and increase the participation of a larger number of companies.

Jul 8, 2024

The Competition Commission has launched a mapping exercise in the animal feed sector to investigate competition conditions, following a similar initiative in veterinary pharmaceutical products.

Jul 8, 2024

The Polish competition authority is investigating suspicions of illegal agreements between retail chains and transport companies not to poach each other's drivers, potentially leading to restricted job mobility and wage growth for drivers.

Jul 7, 2024

The CNMC has released guidelines to streamline the handling and resolution of payment conflicts related to wholesale access and interconnection services in telecommunications networks.

Jul 7, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority has fined three major players in the fire protection sector for manipulating public procurement procedures over a seven-year period, impacting public safety and various public entities.

Jul 7, 2024

In June, the CNMC greenlit twelve concentration operations, including acquisitions in various sectors like waste management, pharmaceuticals, and retail, without posing significant competition concerns in Spain.

Jul 5, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) approves a collaboration between coffee capsule producers to enhance recycling efforts, promoting sustainability without harming competition.

Jul 4, 2024

The CNMC has issued a resolution establishing detailed specifications for determining generation access capacity to electricity transmission and distribution networks, aiming to facilitate connection of renewable energy installations and storage facilities.

Jul 4, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) offers advice to consumers on how to plan their vacations wisely to avoid misleading information and unpleasant surprises while traveling.

Jul 4, 2024

A recent analysis by the Competition Authority in Estonia reveals a lack of orthodontic services in the country, leading to long waiting times and market distortions.

Jul 4, 2024

The CNMC released the 4th settlements for the electric sector and renewables, cogeneration, and waste, along with the 7th provisional settlement for the gas sector in 2024.

Jul 4, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority closed proceedings on the marketing of Chiara Ferragni's Easter eggs, with her companies agreeing to pay EUR 1.2 million to a social enterprise.

Jul 4, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has initiated a competition proceeding regarding the billing practices of MVM Next Energiakereskedelmi Zrt., focusing on the presentation of savings in the 'utility box' and related universal service information for gas and electricity.

Jul 3, 2024

Elering AS has requested approval from the Competition Authority for changes in gas network contract terms, aiming to switch from charging based on actual capacity used to charging based on contractual capacity.