Antitrust News Feed

Jul 6, 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a warning to the Irish motor industry regarding anticompetitive practices that restrict consumer choice in vehicle servicing and repairs.

Jul 5, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has announced new amendments to competition law that enhance its enforcement capabilities, allowing for more effective investigations and penalties.

Jul 4, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 1.6 million PLN on several developers for misleading consumers about the actual size of residential properties, particularly regarding the inclusion of partition wall areas.

Jul 3, 2025

The Spanish competition authority has mandated that the waste management agreement between the Canary Islands and Ecoembes must incorporate measures to promote competition.

Jul 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Cleanaway Waste Management's acquisition of Contract Resources, citing sufficient competition in the industrial services market.

Jul 3, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority explains the implications of Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) for consumers using foreign cards while shopping abroad.

Jul 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to oppose DP World Australia's acquisition of Silk Logistics, concluding it won't significantly lessen competition in the container logistics market.

Jul 3, 2025

The European Commission has imposed a €489,000 fine on Alchem International for participating in a long-standing cartel that fixed prices and allocated quotas for a key pharmaceutical ingredient.

Jul 3, 2025

The Italian competition authority is investigating pricing algorithms in air travel to enhance fare comparability and competition, particularly for routes to and from Sicily and Sardinia.

Jul 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority is addressing the rise of fraudulent online stores impersonating local brands, luring consumers with attractive offers but ultimately selling products from Asian sellers, primarily from China.

Jul 2, 2025

Spain's e-commerce sector has reached over €95 billion in 2024, reflecting a significant growth of 13.1% compared to the previous year, according to the national competition authority.

Jul 2, 2025

The Portuguese Competition Authority has reopened its investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices in the healthcare sector, issuing a new Statement of Objections against several private healthcare groups and a sectoral association.

Jul 2, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority supports the expansion of the debt register to include secured debts, while cautioning against restrictions on loan brokers that could hinder consumer access to the best loan offers.

Jul 2, 2025

The Spanish competition authority has announced the liquidation settlements for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, and gas sectors for 2025, aiming to ensure fair market practices.

Jul 2, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, supports the extension of the takeover bid regime to multilateral trading systems, aiming to enhance market competition and consumer protection.