Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Tereos Fined for Breach of Merger Inquiry Obligations by UK Competition Authority
Sep 26, 2024
Tereos has been fined £25,000 by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for failing to provide necessary information during a merger inquiry.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Investigates ABB Polska and Distributors for Anticompetitive Practices
Sep 26, 2024
The Polish competition authority conducted searches at the headquarters of ABB Polska and its five distributors amid suspicions of anticompetitive agreements, including market allocation and price fixing.
Italian Competition Authority
G7 Competition Summit in Rome to Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Sep 25, 2024
Delegations from G7 countries and the EU Commission will gather in Rome to discuss competition policy in the era of artificial intelligence.
Spanish competition authority
Significant Increase in High-Speed Rail Passengers in Spain in Q2 2024
Sep 25, 2024
High-speed rail passengers in Spain surged by 21% in the second quarter of 2024, surpassing 10.2 million, driven by new operators and competitive routes.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Amica Chips and Pata for Alleged Price-Fixing
Sep 25, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Amica Chips and Pata for allegedly colluding on pricing strategies for their chips sold through national retail chains.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Sector Inquiries into Single Bid Public Procurements
Sep 25, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority is investigating the reasons behind single bid public procurements, starting with the market for medical imaging diagnostic equipment.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Ongoing Investigation into UK Veterinary Services Progress Update
Sep 25, 2024
The CMA's market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK is progressing, with updates on behind-the-scenes work and efforts to understand key issues.
Lithuanian competition authority
Competition Council Declines Investigation into Go3 Baltics' Actions
Sep 25, 2024
The Competition Council has opted not to investigate Go3 Baltics following complaints of potential abuse of dominance, citing a lack of significant impact on competition and consumer welfare.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Investigates UK Veterinary Services for Household Pets
Sep 24, 2024
The CMA is conducting a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK, aiming to address concerns about costs and quality of care.
Danish competition authority
Nykredit commits to change terms to enhance competition in mortgage loans
Sep 24, 2024
Competition Council approves Nykredit's commitments to increase competition in the mortgage loan market by allowing more flexibility for financial institutions to collaborate with other providers besides Totalkredit.
Estonian competition authority
Participate in the Survey on Unfair Trading Practices in the Agricultural Supply Chain
Sep 24, 2024
The Competition Authority invites stakeholders in the agricultural sector to participate in a survey on unfair trading practices organized by the European Commission.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC proposes price update for Telefónica's infrastructure access
Sep 24, 2024
The CNMC suggests raising the prices for using Telefónica's physical infrastructure by around 20% on average for recurring fees and 11% for one-time fees, impacting operators deploying fiber networks.
Estonian competition authority
August 2024 Energy Market Review by Competition Authority
Sep 24, 2024
The Estonian Competition Authority's overview of the energy markets in August 2024 highlights factors influencing electricity prices and forecasts for both electricity and gas prices in the near future.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Shein for Misleading Environmental Claims
Sep 24, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Shein for potentially misleading environmental claims on its website shein.com.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Launches Public Consultation on Age Rating Systems for Audiovisual Content
Sep 24, 2024
The CNMC initiates a public consultation to regulate age ratings for audiovisual content in line with the new General Audiovisual Communication Law, emphasizing self-regulation and co-regulation to protect minors.
