Antitrust News Feed

Nov 7, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) releases informative videos to help consumers make informed decisions during the Black Friday period, warning about misleading offers and encouraging conscious shopping.

Nov 7, 2024

The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic is conducting a sectoral investigation into the construction of new optical networks on power line poles and access to these networks, aiming to ensure fair competition and consumer benefits.

Nov 7, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has cleared the creation of a joint venture between RATP Smart Systems and TotalEnergies Marketing France to offer employee commute management services to companies.

Nov 7, 2024

European consumer protection authorities, including the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), are taking significant steps to ensure compliance of the Chinese online marketplace Temu with EU consumer protection regulations.

Nov 7, 2024

Temu is under scrutiny by CCPC and EU consumer authorities for potential breaches of consumer protection law, involving misleading practices affecting consumers' purchasing decisions.

Nov 7, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has requested the Secretary of State's approval for the digital markets competition regime guidance.

Nov 6, 2024

Eight independent Austrian authorities have joined forces to enhance cooperation on digitalization and artificial intelligence, aiming to address cross-sector challenges and ensure consistent enforcement in the evolving digital landscape.

Nov 6, 2024

The CMA's interim report raises concerns about the potential impact of the proposed merger between two major corporate travel management companies on competition in the market.

Nov 6, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched six new proceedings against companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time, following soft interventions to address payment irregularities.

Nov 6, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Boparan's proposed purchase of ForFarmers' Burston feed mill site could reduce competition in the supply of poultry feed to independent customers in East Anglia, potentially leading to higher costs for farmers and consumers.

Nov 5, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has concluded that MVM Next's billing practices do not constitute unfair commercial practices, leading to the termination of the investigation initiated in July regarding the 'rezsibox' issue.

Nov 5, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority's report on the energy markets in September 2024 highlights electricity and gas prices, future price forecasts, and comparisons of energy packages.

Nov 5, 2024

Strabag AG has been fined 2.79 million euros by the Bundeskartellamt for engaging in collusive behavior during a tender procedure for the renovation of Cologne's Zoobrücke bridge.

Nov 5, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) suggests a network upgrade commitment and short-term customer protections to resolve competition issues in the Vodafone / Three merger.

Nov 4, 2024

A recent analysis by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority highlights competition issues in the audit market for Public Interest Entities (PIE) in Denmark.