Antitrust News Feed

Sep 19, 2024

The High Administrative Court of Croatia dismisses EUROTEX GLOBAL TRADE's appeal and upholds the decision of the Croatian Competition Agency regarding unfair trading practices.

Sep 19, 2024

The Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) withdrew its request for the European Commission to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of start-up Inflection due to a recent European Court of Justice ruling, highlighting the need for new powers to assess acquisitions with potential negative effects.

Sep 19, 2024

The Competition Authority of Kenya visited the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection to kick off a project under the Polish Aid program, focusing on sharing knowledge on consumer protection and market surveillance.

Sep 18, 2024

The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the importance of consumer protection and fair competition in the digital realm during the Digital Consumer Protection 2024 conference organized by the GVH.

Sep 18, 2024

The French Autorité de la concurrence is seeking feedback on the freedom of establishment of lawyers at the French Administrative Supreme Court and the French Supreme Court, aiming to revise recommendations on office creation.

Sep 18, 2024

The European Commission has launched two specification proceedings to help Apple comply with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on iOS connectivity features and the process for addressing interoperability requests.

Sep 18, 2024

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) launches a detailed investigation into Mehiläinen's planned purchase of Humana's elderly care services, focusing on potential competition concerns in specific regions.

Sep 18, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating potential violations of competition law in areas affected by floods, focusing on price fixing and abuse of dominant position by market players.

Sep 18, 2024

The UK's CMA issues a tailored guide for fashion brands to ensure compliance with consumer law and prevent misleading green claims, following actions taken against major retailers like ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda.

Sep 17, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) expands its Digital Awareness program by partnering with the Teach for Hungary program to reach more children and students.

Sep 17, 2024

Peugeot has been fined EUR 15 million by the Cartel Court for abusing its dominant position in the new car sales and workshop operation markets from 2017 to 2021, with the automotive market remaining under scrutiny.

Sep 17, 2024

The Austrian competition authority, BWB, has requested a fine of EUR 98,000 against Malaschofsky for participating in cartel activities related to construction projects in Lower Austria.

Sep 17, 2024

The General Court annuls the European Commission's decision to fine Google almost €1.5 billion in a case concerning AdSense for Search, citing errors in assessing the duration of contract clauses deemed abusive.

Sep 17, 2024

The General Court largely upholds a fine of approximately €238.7 million imposed on Qualcomm by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in the market.

Sep 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) suggests clarifications and amendments to the bill regarding the dismantling of the net metering scheme, ensuring fair compensation for consumers with solar panels.