Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Eventim Customers to Receive Direct Compensation Following GVH Proceedings
May 28, 2024
Over 80,000 consumers may receive compensation from Eventim ticket sales portal as a result of the Hungarian Competition Authority's proceedings.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC imposes obligations on Renfe to address maquinistas' recruitment impact
May 28, 2024
The CNMC introduces new measures to ensure fair competition in the Spanish railway sector by allowing competitors to replace maquinistas affected by Renfe's hiring practices.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt's Examination of 50+1 Rule and DFL's Licensing Practice
May 28, 2024
The Bundeskartellamt is closely examining the 50+1 rule in light of the European Court of Justice's recent case law and will be scrutinizing Deutsche Fußball Liga's (DFL) licensing practices.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Issues Best Practices Guide on Sustainability Agreements
May 28, 2024
The AdC urges companies to balance sustainability goals with competition laws to avoid violations, offering a Best Practices Guide on Sustainability Agreements for public consultation.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Investigates Xiaomi for Potential Anticompetitive Practices
May 28, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an explanatory proceeding regarding possible anticompetitive practices in the sale of Xiaomi hardware, with searches conducted at three entities' premises.
Dutch ACM
ACM Study Reveals Lack of Competition in Dutch Savings Market Affecting Consumer Rates
May 28, 2024
A study by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) highlights the impact of limited competition among major Dutch banks on consumer savings rates, with recommendations to boost market competition.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Report on Internal Contracts within Enusa Public Group
May 27, 2024
The CNMC assesses internal contracting between public entities within the Enusa Group to ensure compliance with competition rules under public procurement regulations.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Banks Under Fire for Low Savings Rates
May 27, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has identified a lack of competition among major Dutch banks as the reason behind low savings rates for consumers.
Portuguese competition authority
Assessment of Competition Law in Portugal
May 27, 2024
Nuno Cunha Rodrigues evaluates the application of competition law in Portugal during a conference by the Circle of Portuguese Competition Lawyers.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Investigates Xiaomi for Anticompetitive Practices
May 27, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure regarding potential anticompetitive practices in the sale of Xiaomi products, with raids conducted at the company's premises.
Spanish competition authority
EU High-Level Group on Digital Markets Law to Oversee AI Development
May 27, 2024
The CNMC in the EU's High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Law will supervise the advancement of artificial intelligence, ensuring fair conditions for businesses and users.
French Competition Authority
Autorité's Notice on Informal Guidance for Companies on Sustainability Projects and Competition Rules
May 26, 2024
The Autorité has released a notice offering informal guidance to companies seeking to ensure their sustainability projects comply with competition rules.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Investigates Multinational Technology Consulting Group for Anticompetitive Labor Practices
May 26, 2024
The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) is probing a multinational technology consulting group for anticompetitive practices in the labor market, focusing on alleged no-poach agreements with rival companies from 2014 to 2021.
Croatian competition authority
Seminar on Amendments to Croatian Law on Unfair Trading Practices in B2B Food Supply Chain
May 26, 2024
The Croatian Chamber of the Economy organized a seminar to explain the recent revisions to the Act on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain.
Greek competition authority
Competition Commission to Map Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sector
May 26, 2024
The Competition Commission is conducting a mapping exercise in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector to assess competition conditions and their impact on the food production chain from animal products.
