Antitrust News Feed

Oct 8, 2024

The CNMC has released the 7/2024 settlement for the electricity sector showing a temporary deviation of -927.8 million euros in revenues versus costs, and the 10/2024 settlement for the gas sector with a 13.7% decrease in declared revenues compared to the previous year.

Oct 8, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority intervened against Campello S.p.A. and Microlino Italia S.r.l. for featuring generic and misleading green claims on their websites promoting XEV YOYO and Microlino electric vehicles.

Oct 8, 2024

Consolidating dormant pension accounts can lead to significant savings for Danish pension savers, with annual administration fees ranging from under 20 to over 900 Danish kroner.

Oct 8, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) emphasized the importance of consumer interests in the digital and green transition at an OECD conference in Paris.

Oct 8, 2024

The Loste group has been fined €900,000 by the Autorité de la concurrence for obstructing dawn raids, hindering the investigation into the salted charcuterie sector.

Oct 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers feedback on proposed reforms to the UK's National Planning Policy Framework, aligning with findings from a previous study on the housebuilding market.

Oct 7, 2024

The Latvian Competition Council is discussing proposed amendments to the Unfair Trading Practices Prohibition Law with the Minister of Economics to improve the situation in food product retail, aiming to benefit society and local food producers.

Oct 7, 2024

The Council of AMO upheld a 21 million euro fine on AGROFERT for failing to notify a merger and prematurely implementing it, acquiring control over two bakeries.

Oct 7, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into the Hungarian Energy Drink Association for potentially misleading consumers through their advertising campaigns promoting energy drinks.

Oct 7, 2024

A study conducted in the Netherlands highlights the need for more effective measures to help minors recognize influencer advertising and protect them from hidden commercial influencing.

Oct 7, 2024

The Polish competition authority initiated an investigation into potential price-fixing agreements among four companies selling drones and related accessories, with the possibility of severe financial penalties for those involved.

Oct 6, 2024

The European Commission is seeking feedback from suppliers in the agricultural and food supply chain to evaluate measures against unfair trading practices.

Oct 4, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has disclosed the tariff proposals of distribution system operators and TenneT for 2025, anticipating an 11% increase in transport tariffs for households and businesses.

Oct 4, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 165 batches of various products to check for harmful substances, finding irregularities in 7% of the products, including exercise balls, mats, jump ropes, dumbbells, and bedding.

Oct 3, 2024

E-commerce in Spain surged by 13.7% in the first quarter of 2024, reaching over €21 billion, with significant growth in transaction volume.