Antitrust News Feed

Sep 12, 2024

The CNMC highlights the crucial role of competition in Spain's new industrial policy, focusing on simplifying administrative procedures and ensuring competition in the procurement of strategic goods and services.

Sep 12, 2024

The CNMC advises the Spanish Football League to make changes in the commercialization of broadcasting rights in various European countries to comply with competition, transparency, and non-discrimination principles.

Sep 12, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority fined a company for misleading consumers with unsubstantiated claims about their stone cladding products, resulting in a significant penalty reduction due to cooperation.

Sep 12, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved La Française des Jeux's acquisition of Kindred Group, subject to conditions ensuring separation between monopoly and competitive activities, particularly in terms of branding.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reveals a small rise in electricity and natural gas prices for households with new energy contracts, in line with wholesale market trends.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued guidelines to help businesses understand and comply with the European Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate online services for a safer and more trustworthy internet.

Sep 11, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority concluded its investigation into Enefit Power AS and found no violations of competition law provisions.

Sep 11, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission conducted a surprise on-site inspection on the ferry route connecting Perama (Attica) and Paloukia (Salamina) in Greece, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position by companies operating on the route.

Sep 11, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has closed an investigation into Robert Bosch GmbH over suspicions of abusing its dominant position in the e-bike anti-lock braking systems (ABS) market.

Sep 11, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has raised the maximum fine that can be imposed on infringing companies, now reaching up to 15% of the previous year's net revenue.

Sep 11, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has raised concerns about unfair practices in the renewable energy market, leading to accusations against three companies.

Sep 10, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency's 2023 inquiry into the grocery retail market shows a significant turnover increase and shifting market dynamics, impacting major retailers like Konzum plus and Schwarz Group members.

Sep 10, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority is investigating potential anti-competitive practices in the passenger transport sector by conducting inspections at companies providing bus and coach services.

Sep 9, 2024

The European Commission and EDPB are teaming up to provide guidance on how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) intersect, ensuring a coherent application to digital gatekeepers.

Sep 9, 2024

Innovelle Pharma Kft. successfully reduced its fine by over 10 million forints through cooperation in a case involving misleading advertising practices.