Antitrust News Feed

May 20, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has fined Intesa Sanpaolo RBM Salute S.p.A. €2.5 million and Previmedical Servizi per la Sanità Integrativa S.p.A. €1 million for unfair commercial practices related to delays in handling reimbursement cases and difficulties for policy-holders.

May 20, 2024

The CNMC has adjusted Correos' calculations for the compensation related to the Universal Postal Service in 2013, reducing the amount by €16 million due to a new methodology.

May 20, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority's report on the energy markets in April 2024 reveals insights into electricity and gas prices and factors influencing them.

May 20, 2024

The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic has launched an administrative proceeding to investigate a potential cartel agreement among employers affecting the labour market.

May 20, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) conducted a surprise inspection at two driving schools in Split suspected of entering into a price-fixing agreement for training candidates for operating motor vehicles.

May 20, 2024

The President of UOKiK has issued a decision regarding Jeronimo Martins Polska's promotional practices, obligating them to compensate consumers with a voucher worth 150 PLN.

May 19, 2024

Market investigations in the UK have been instrumental in addressing competition issues in various sectors, offering remedies like price controls and transparency requirements to protect consumer interests.

May 19, 2024

The UOKiK President penalized Jeronimo Martins Polska for misleading promotional practices related to a voucher offer at Biedronka stores.

May 19, 2024

The CNMC has fined Correo Inteligente Postal S.L. and Hispapost, S.A. for failing to properly handle and manage mail deliveries in Palma de Mallorca.

May 19, 2024

Representatives from national competition authorities worldwide gathered in Brazil for the 23rd International Competition Network (ICN) Conference to discuss crucial competition law topics and foster global cooperation.

May 19, 2024

Market investigations in the UK have been instrumental in addressing competition issues across various sectors, leading to the imposition of remedies to protect consumer interests and promote effective competition.

May 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is conducting a further investigation into the potential consequences of DPG Media's planned acquisition of RTL Nederland, citing concerns about the impact on the general-news landscape for consumers.

May 17, 2024

The article highlights the importance of checking for the CE mark on products like toys, lighting, and lawnmowers to ensure they meet EU standards.

May 16, 2024

In 2023, more than 97% of the "green energy" commercialized in Spain was supported by the CNMC's Origin Guarantee System, with over 134 million guarantees issued.

May 16, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence conducted surprise inspections in the sectors of explosives for civil uses and quarrying for public works.