Antitrust News Feed

Nov 4, 2024

The Competition Council will organize a week dedicated to competition from November 12 to 15, focusing on its importance in business, the public sector, and everyday life.

Nov 4, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the significance of predictable and consistent legal application based on recent decisions of the Supreme Court in competition law matters.

Nov 4, 2024

A seminar series jointly organized by the Federal Competition Authority and the Federal Office for Corruption Prevention and Anti-Corruption (BAK) aims to equip decision-makers in municipalities with tools for understanding cartel law and procurement issues.

Nov 4, 2024

A study by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) highlights how market consolidation in the veterinary sector, led by foreign private equity firms, has resulted in price hikes, with the FCCA unable to intervene effectively under current regulations.

Nov 4, 2024

The Polish competition authority is examining the practices of crowdfunding platforms, focusing on fee collection methods and potential deceptive interfaces.

Nov 3, 2024

Apple's iPadOS must adhere to Digital Markets Act obligations, including allowing users to set default web browsers and alternative app stores, as per the EU Commission's recent designation of Apple as a gatekeeper.

Nov 1, 2024

The 2024 Data Act Cloud Conference organized by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will explore the opportunities created by the Data Act for companies in the cloud sector.

Nov 1, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is scrutinizing GXO Logistics' purchase of Wincanton PLC, fearing reduced competition in contract logistics services in the UK.

Oct 31, 2024

The Competition Authority has instructed Narva Soojusvõrk to publish a notice for the signing of heat purchase contracts, following concerns over fair access to the heat procurement process.

Oct 31, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) cautions consumers against unreliable online stores ahead of the holiday season, highlighting issues such as delayed or undelivered orders, high return costs, and difficulties in obtaining refunds or contacting the seller. Dropshippers, particularly those shipping from China, contribute to these problems. ACM urges consumers to verify the trustworthiness of online stores before making purchases.

Oct 31, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is launching a further investigation into the acquisition plans of KPN's joint venture, Glaspoort, to acquire part of Delta's fiber-optic network, potentially impacting competition in the Dutch telecom market.

Oct 31, 2024

The death of a close person requires handling their consumer affairs and legal matters, including closing bank accounts and terminating contracts.

Oct 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on 10 models of solid fuel boilers up to 500 kW, uncovering irregularities in 4 cases.

Oct 29, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission has approved a joint venture between Hellenic Train and Damco Energy under certain conditions, aiming to enhance competition in the railway freight transport market.

Oct 29, 2024

The Market Court in Finland imposed a penalty of 600,000 euros on Valio for failing to comply with a commitment made during the approval of its acquisition of Heinon Tukku.