Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
EU-funded Project to Analyze Digital Markets in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania
Sep 17, 2024
A project funded by the European Union aims to assess competition challenges in digital markets in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania, with recommendations to address any identified issues.
Lithuanian competition authority
Competition Council Collaborates on Digital Markets Project in Baltic Region
Sep 17, 2024
The Competition Council, along with partners from Poland and Latvia, collaborates with the OECD on a project to study and enhance competitiveness in the digital markets of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.
Greek competition authority
EU Competition Authority Collaborates with OECD to Combat Collusive Practices in Public Procurements
Sep 16, 2024
The EU Competition Authority is teaming up with the OECD to fight collusive practices in public tenders, aiming to enhance competition integrity and compliance in public procurement processes.
Danish competition authority
Hugo Boss Fined for Illegal Information Exchange with Competitors
Sep 16, 2024
Hugo Boss and two executives pay fines for unlawfully sharing information with competitors, impacting consumer prices and sales strategies.
Lithuanian competition authority
Baltic Competition Conference Focuses on Association Activities and Digital Markets Regulation
Sep 16, 2024
The Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius discussed the regulation of digital markets and the role of business associations in competition law, bringing together experts from the Baltic States and beyond.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Imposes Fines on Iveco and Distributors for Market Division
Sep 16, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Iveco Poland and 10 truck distributors for engaging in anti-competitive practices, including market division and price fixing.
Latvian competition authority
Challenges of Baltic Competition Authorities in Ensuring Competitiveness in Digital Markets
Sep 15, 2024
Baltic competition authorities face the challenge of ensuring competitiveness in digital markets, as discussed at the 20th Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates SPAR Compliance
Sep 15, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority is conducting a follow-up investigation on SPAR Hungary's fulfillment of commitments made in a previous case, focusing on the implementation of a new regional supplier system and job creation.
Czech competition authority
St. Martin's Conference 2024 to Focus on New Competition Tool and Private Enforcement
Sep 15, 2024
The 17th annual St. Martin Conference will feature discussions on a new competition tool for intervention in markets and private enforcement of damages caused by anti-competitive behavior.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Authorities Collaborate on Digital Market Project in Baltic Region
Sep 15, 2024
Latvian Competition Council, along with partners from OECD, Lithuanian, and Polish competition authorities, launches a project to enhance competitiveness in the digital markets of Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Latvian competition authority
Competition Authorities Share Experience in Combating Unfair Trade Practices in Poland
Sep 15, 2024
Representatives of the Competition Council participated in an exchange of experiences organized by the Polish competition authority to evaluate unfair trade practices and their investigation processes in EU member states.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK's Antitrust Support Program for Ukraine and Moldova under Polish Aid Initiative
Sep 13, 2024
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) continues its collaboration with antitrust authorities from Ukraine and Moldova to support their reform processes and alignment with EU standards.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over Vodafone / Three Merger Impact on UK Mobile Market
Sep 13, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally finds that the Vodafone / Three merger in the UK could result in higher prices for mobile customers and reduced competition in the market.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Trade Inspection Authority Conducts Control of Lighting Products
Sep 13, 2024
The Polish Trade Inspection Authority has inspected 10 models of lighting products to ensure compliance with regulations, including ceiling lamps, lighting fixtures, and LED strips.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Warns Consumers About Financial Influencers' Activities
Sep 12, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority advises consumers to carefully consider financial decisions and seek information from multiple sources, especially regarding the activities of financial influencers on social media platforms.
