Antitrust News Feed

Oct 22, 2024

The Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde and OECD held a joint workshop focusing on detecting and preventing bid rigging in public contracts, featuring insights from international experts and practical case studies.

Oct 22, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority issued an injunction to Eesti Keskkonnateenused AS regarding the prices set for waste collection additional services.

Oct 22, 2024

The CCPC has initiated an investigation into Dublin Port Company for suspected breaches of competition law related to port infrastructure and towage services.

Oct 22, 2024

The government has announced plans to implement new consumer protections in the housebuilding market in response to the CMA's recommendations, including a consumer code for housebuilders and a New Homes Ombudsman service.

Oct 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns consumers about Berkenbosch Mode for providing incorrect delivery information, unreachable customer service, and issues with returns, highlighting the lack of transparency in dropshipping practices.

Oct 22, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has initiated an explanatory procedure to examine whether Meta's actions on Facebook may harm competition.

Oct 21, 2024

FCC Austria Abfall Service AG's involvement in price-fixing, market allocation, and exchange of sensitive information with competitors in the waste management sector in Austria from July 2002 to March 2021 has led to a final decision against the company.

Oct 21, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the importance of the wide but correct application of artificial intelligence for businesses' productivity and competitiveness at the 50th European Competition Day in Budapest.

Oct 21, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets revokes All in Power's electricity-supply license, leading to NextEnergy taking over its customers with dynamic rate contracts.

Oct 21, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is backing a move towards a more equitable distribution of system operation costs among small-scale users, aiming to base grid tariffs on actual usage rather than connection size.

Oct 20, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority warns about the potential competitive disadvantage for SMEs due to the rapid spread of AI technologies and highlights the need for targeted state interventions to leverage the opportunities in the field.

Oct 20, 2024

The Latvian Competition Authority urges policymakers to introduce more detailed rules to reduce the risks of unfair trading practices between retailers and suppliers in the food and agriculture sector.

Oct 18, 2024

The CMA supports the Department of Education's move to introduce statutory guidance for school uniform policies to ensure affordability for parents and carers.

Oct 17, 2024

Latvia's Competition Authority has once again received a top rating in the Global Competition Review, highlighting its effectiveness in legal proceedings and enforcement activities.

Oct 17, 2024

The CNMC highlights barriers to installing electric vehicle charging points and challenges restrictions on various technical services under the Law on Market Unity Guarantee (LGUM).