Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Estonian competition authority
Estonia Joins International Association of Insolvency Regulators
Jun 30, 2024
Estonia became a full member of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators, aiming to promote cooperation for a more transparent business environment.
Danish competition authority
New Competition Law Enhancements Take Effect in Denmark
Jun 30, 2024
Denmark's Competition and Consumer Authority gains new powers and introduces new principles for calculating fines in competition law cases following a recent amendment to the competition law.
Polish UOKiK
Inspection of Children's Bicycles, Tricycles, and Scooters by the Trade Inspection Authority
Jun 28, 2024
The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 46 children's vehicles, revealing issues with labeling and some structural defects.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC proposes enhancements to rail freight transport subsidies
Jun 27, 2024
The CNMC suggests improvements to aid schemes compensating operators for costs due to railway network works, aiming to promote rail transport over road transport.
French Competition Authority
CMA CGM's Acquisition of Altice Media Cleared by French Competition Authority with Conditions
Jun 27, 2024
The French Competition Authority has approved CMA CGM's acquisition of Altice Media, subject to conditions to address competition concerns.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority's Online Price Monitoring System Successfully Controls Food Inflation
Jun 27, 2024
The online Price Monitoring System operated by the Hungarian Competition Authority has effectively controlled food inflation since its launch a year ago.
French Competition Authority
Autorité de la concurrence investigates generative AI sector for competition concerns
Jun 27, 2024
The Autorité de la concurrence is examining major digital companies' strategies in the generative AI sector to assess market power consolidation and competition issues.
Spanish competition authority
Consumer Behavior Trends in the Energy Market Revealed by CNMC Study
Jun 27, 2024
A recent CNMC study unveils key insights into consumer behavior in the energy sector, showing a significant number of households changing electricity and gas providers independently and through online tools.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Approves Merger with Commitments in Arenal and Druni Businesses Combination
Jun 27, 2024
The CNMC approves a merger between Arenal and Druni with commitments to address competition concerns in the luxury cosmetics distribution market in Spain.
Danish competition authority
Competition Authority Issues Warning to 38 Entertainment Venues
Jun 27, 2024
The Competition and Consumer Authority has warned 38 entertainment venues to comply with competition rules after suspicions of anti-competitive behavior.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Concerns in Riga's Heat Energy Procurement Market Identified by Latvian Competition Authority
Jun 27, 2024
The Latvian Competition Authority has identified competition issues in the heat energy procurement market on the right bank of the Daugava River in Riga, proposing changes to the existing procurement model to enhance competition and eliminate advantages for a single market participant.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Conference Explores Impact of Administrative Adjudication on Competition Law in Hungary
Jun 26, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) held its fourth professional conference within the Hungarian Compliance Academy, focusing on the relationship between administrative adjudication and competition law.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Adjusts Compensation for Correos' Universal Postal Service
Jun 26, 2024
The CNMC has increased Correos' compensation for providing the universal postal service in 2011 and 2012 by nearly 5 million euros per year.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Authority Urges Water Management Service Providers to Ensure Transparency
Jun 26, 2024
Competition Authority finds incomplete and complex information provided by water management service providers and municipal capital companies on their websites and internal systems, potentially leading to discriminatory practices and violations of competition law.
Greek competition authority
Competition Commission Conducts Surprise Inspections in Digital Water Network Management Sector
Jun 25, 2024
The Competition Commission carried out surprise inspections in several companies suspected of bid rigging related to digital water network management systems, potentially violating competition laws.
