Antitrust News Feed

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.

Jun 12, 2024

The Austrian Competition Authority successfully applied for a EUR 1.4 million fine against Fröschl for engaging in anticompetitive practices in the construction sector in Tyrol.

Jun 11, 2024

Kaufmann and two executives fined for unlawfully sharing information with supplier Hugo Boss, who also competes in the same market.

Jun 11, 2024

The Competition Authority approved a proposal by Lindström to amend contract terms regarding rental services, following a scrutiny over excessively long termination periods.

Jun 11, 2024

The Competition Council invites media representatives to a press conference to discuss an illegal agreement found in the lighting products market.

Jun 11, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has accepted commitments from Intesa Sanpaolo and Isybank to address concerns over the transfer of 2 million customers' current accounts, ensuring clear information and consent.

Jun 11, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined five online stores a total of 621,000 euros for using fake discounts, misleading consumers with inaccurate 'was-prices'.