Antitrust News Feed

Jul 2, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority fines Securitas, G4S, and Seris over 47 million euros for engaging in cartel activities in the private security sector.

Jul 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns consumers about misleading price shifts during the booking process for vacation trips, leading to potential unfair competition in the travel industry.

Jul 2, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against AzaGroup, the owner of online stores Renee.pl and Born2Be.pl, for potentially misleading promotions.

Jul 1, 2024

AVM Computersysteme Vertriebs GmbH, a German company known for its 'FRITZ!' brand products, has been fined nearly 16 million euros by the Bundeskartellamt for engaging in vertical price fixing with six electronics retailers.

Jul 1, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has released its first informal guidance on sustainability, focusing on a standardised methodology for calculating products' environmental footprint in the animal nutrition sector.

Jul 1, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority's actions in the energy sector result in compensations of around EUR 128 million for consumers and micro-enterprises due to unilateral price changes.

Jun 30, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority imposed a fine of over EUR 4 million on the FIGC for abusing its dominant position in youth football competitions, restricting the activities of Sports Promotion Bodies in amateur football.

Jun 30, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority actively supports the goals of the Hungarian EU Presidency, contributing through hosting the European Competition Day and participating in international activities.

Jun 30, 2024

The European Commission has raised concerns over Meta's 'pay or consent' advertising model, alleging a breach of the Digital Markets Act.

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.

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.

Jun 28, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 46 children's vehicles, revealing issues with labeling and some structural defects.

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.

Jun 27, 2024

The French Competition Authority has approved CMA CGM's acquisition of Altice Media, subject to conditions to address competition concerns.

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.