Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Publishes Heat Maps of Warning Letters to Businesses Across the UK
Oct 1, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released heat maps showing the distribution of warning and advisory letters sent to businesses suspected of breaking competition law, aiming to promote fair market conditions and protect consumers.
French Competition Authority
French Antitrust Authority Investigates Monopoly Creation in Medical Waste Market
Oct 1, 2024
The French antitrust authority is investigating an agreement that allegedly led to the creation of a monopoly in the potentially infectious medical waste treatment market in a French overseas territory.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Notino's Pricing Practices
Oct 1, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an investigation into Notino, a beauty products retailer, for potentially misleading pricing practices on its website and mobile app.
Spanish competition authority
Celebrating 20 Years of the Iberian Electricity Market Agreement
Oct 1, 2024
A conference in Braga marked the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Iberian Electricity Market, discussing past experiences and future challenges in the energy markets.
Spanish competition authority
20th Anniversary Conference of Iberian Electricity Market Creation Agreement
Oct 1, 2024
The 20th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Iberian Electricity Market was celebrated with a conference discussing past experiences and future challenges in the energy markets.
Croatian competition authority
Conference on Unfair Trading Practices Act Implementation in Osijek
Oct 1, 2024
A recent conference at the Law Faculty in Osijek discussed the implementation and impact of the Unfair Trading Practices Act on business practices in the food supply chain.
Polish UOKiK
KIA and Dealers Fined Over Price-Fixing Scheme by Polish Antitrust Authority
Oct 1, 2024
The Polish antitrust authority imposed fines totaling over 405 million PLN on KIA Poland and 11 of its dealers for engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy, limiting consumer choice and fair competition in the market.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Consults on Fair Profit Calculation for Railway Service Facilities
Sep 30, 2024
The CNMC opens a public consultation on determining a reasonable profit for railway service facilities, crucial for transportation companies.
Irish competition authority
Former Car Salesperson Convicted for Misleading Consumer on Vehicle History
Sep 30, 2024
Former car dealer Patrick Doyle pleaded guilty to providing false information about a crashed second-hand car's history to a consumer, following a CCPC investigation.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Seeks Input on Updated Merger Guidelines
Sep 30, 2024
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking feedback on the proposed adoption of revised Merger Guidelines through a public consultation.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Agency Fines STUDENAC for Unfair Trading Practices
Sep 30, 2024
STUDENAC d.o.o. from Omiš was fined EUR 132,000 by the Croatian Competition Agency for imposing unfair trading practices on its suppliers in the food supply chain.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt's Report on Anti-Competitive Practices in EV Charging Infrastructure
Sep 30, 2024
The Bundeskartellamt's final report reveals issues of competition in the provision of EV charging electricity, suggesting measures to enhance competitive structures and promote electric mobility.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Commission Imposes Fine on Motor Oil Company for Obstructing Investigation
Sep 29, 2024
The Greek Competition Commission has fined Motor Oil (Hellas) Refineries for hindering an on-site inspection in the petroleum market, along with an individual, resulting in significant penalties.
Slovenian competition authority
Slovenian Competition Agency Clarifies Role in Public Transport Market Issues
Sep 29, 2024
The Slovenian Competition Agency (AVK) addresses misleading claims linking it to public bus transport problems, emphasizing its past actions and warnings to the Ministry of Infrastructure.
Slovenian competition authority
Slovenian Competition Agency Imposes Over €1 Million in Fines Through Settlements
Sep 29, 2024
The Slovenian Competition Agency concluded settlements with four out of five parties in a proceeding, imposing administrative fines totaling over €1 million under the new Competition Act.
