Antitrust News Feed

Oct 29, 2024

Enefit Power in Narva will raise the price of heat production due to natural gas, with the Competition Authority setting a lower limit than requested.

Oct 29, 2024

The CCPC celebrates the new competition cooperation agreement between the EU and UK, enhancing enforcement of competition law through direct collaboration.

Oct 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority concluded investigations into the practices of TV broadcasters, finding no impact on the packages offered to subscribers.

Oct 29, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has taken action against two businesses for misleading consumers about the costs of commercial debt counseling services, potentially leading them to believe the services were free municipal offerings.

Oct 29, 2024

The UK and EU have finalized negotiations on a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration between their competition authorities.

Oct 28, 2024

The Austrian Competition Authority imposed a fine of EUR 9.2 million on the Austrian Post for abusing its dominant position in the Info.Mail market.

Oct 28, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority is intensifying efforts to address deceptive practices in the secondary sales of holiday rights, which continue to pose significant risks to vulnerable consumers, especially the elderly and financially burdened.

Oct 28, 2024

The Greek Competition Authority has launched a full investigation into the acquisition of exclusive control over an energy company by a subsidiary, raising serious concerns about competition in waste management markets.

Oct 28, 2024

The Croatian Constitutional Court rejected a constitutional complaint filed by Presečki grupa, upholding the decision of the Competition Agency regarding prohibited agreements in the bus transport market.

Oct 28, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) initiates an educational campaign to guide consumers and businesses towards making informed decisions during the upcoming Black Friday sales.

Oct 27, 2024

Company fined for acquiring exclusive control of two distributors without prior notification, leading to a penalty payment and closure of the sanctioning process.

Oct 27, 2024

The CNMC suggests improvements to a forthcoming law aiming to limit alcohol advertising and promotion to reduce consumption among minors and other at-risk groups.

Oct 25, 2024

Merger control plays a vital role in fostering competition, innovation, and efficiency in the UK market, ultimately supporting economic growth and benefiting consumers and businesses.

Oct 25, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated court action against Emma due to concerns regarding potentially misleading online sales tactics, such as discounts and urgency claims, that could impact consumer decision-making.

Oct 25, 2024

The Polish competition authority has updated its guidelines on merger control, clarifying rules for reporting foreign transactions that may have effects in Poland.