Antitrust News Feed

Jun 17, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority is conducting an in-depth investigation into the joint control acquisition of Sotagus by Yilport and Grupo Sousa, citing potential competition concerns in the port and maritime transport sector.

Jun 17, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority's analysis of the fuel market reveals that while it generally functions well, there is a need for more effective supervision and transparency to ensure stable and fair pricing.

Jun 17, 2024

The European Commission conducts unannounced inspections at a consultancy firm in two Member States as part of an investigation into suspected price coordination among tyre manufacturers.

Jun 17, 2024

The Austrian competition authority has filed a request for imposing a fine and stopping violations against Brau Union, the largest brewery in Austria, for alleged abuses of dominance and cartel infringements.

Jun 16, 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific's acquisition of Olink Holding AB has been approved by the Bundeskartellamt, with no serious competition concerns raised.

Jun 16, 2024

High-speed rail in Spain saw a significant increase in passengers and a decrease in prices due to competition, with over 8.5 million travelers and price reductions of up to 28% reported in the first quarter of 2024.

Jun 13, 2024

The Austrian Nationalrat unanimously passed a federal law aimed at promoting competition in the energy sector by imposing stricter obligations on companies operating in electricity, district heating, and natural gas markets.

Jun 13, 2024

The Latvian Competition Council actively participated in the OECD Competition Week events, presenting its achievements and priorities for 2023-2024, as well as sharing Latvia's experience in regulating professional oversight.

Jun 13, 2024

The Insolvency Service is seeking information on the insolvency case of VIGO GROUP OÜ, including details on the company's management and potential causes of insolvency.

Jun 13, 2024

Renfe's introduction of free and discounted train passes for local and medium-distance trains has had a significant impact on travel patterns, with one in ten Spaniards benefiting from the initiative.

Jun 12, 2024

The Latvian Competition Council imposed a fine on SIA 'Mirastyle' for engaging in resale price maintenance with certain retailers and sharing commercially sensitive information for market allocation, aiming to restrict competition in the lighting products market in Latvia.

Jun 12, 2024

The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiary over their alleged involvement in a cartel related to an important pharmaceutical product.

Jun 12, 2024

The Latvian Competition Council has decided to conduct a detailed investigation into the merger of SIA 'BALTIC GROUND SERVICES LV' and SIA 'Gulfstream Oil' regarding their impact on competition in the aviation fuel market.

Jun 12, 2024

The Austrian competition authority seeks to impose a fine of EUR 110,000 on Pichler for participating in anticompetitive practices related to price fixing, market allocation, and information exchange in public and private construction tenders in Styria.

Jun 12, 2024

The CNMC assesses a new regulation introducing voluntary deposit limits for players across all gambling operators, aiming to balance consumer protection and market competition.