Antitrust News Feed

May 16, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has enforced corrective actions on Viber Media, the operator of the messaging app Viber, to ensure compliance with data protection standards and improve consumer awareness.

May 16, 2024

In 2023, 13.9% of households changed their electricity provider, while 14.4% switched their natural gas provider, marking a significant increase from 2021.

May 16, 2024

The CNMC has started two specific public consultations on the methodology for financial remuneration rates and the remuneration of electricity distribution, aiming to adapt the remuneration scheme for the 2026-2030 regulatory period and address decarbonization challenges.

May 16, 2024

The Belgian Competition Authority gains powers to enforce the Digital Market Act (DMA) alongside the European Commission, impacting major online platforms.

May 16, 2024

The Dutch postal and parcel market experienced increased turnover in 2023, with a rise in parcel market turnover offsetting a drop in the postal market, while consumers paid more for services but experienced a decline in quality.

May 16, 2024

The CE marking is crucial for ensuring that products like toys, lighting, and lawnmowers meet EU requirements, providing a declaration by the manufacturer.

May 16, 2024

Real estate agencies in the Capital franchise network were fined for setting a minimum 3 percent commission fee for clients, violating competition laws.

May 16, 2024

Nationwide is under scrutiny for providing inaccurate information to 131 mortgage PPI customers between 2012 and 2023, potentially influencing their decisions on policy retention.

May 15, 2024

The Hungarian competition authority has successfully pressured Viagogo to improve its website and consumer information practices, following a dialogue initiated by the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network.

May 15, 2024

The Hungarian competition authority, GVH, discusses the process of handling complaints in its latest podcast episode, highlighting the types of issues it can address.

May 15, 2024

The Spanish competition authority has published provisional liquidations for the electric, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors, highlighting significant financial deviations.

May 14, 2024

In March, Spain reached 15.7 million fiber optic lines and 51.45 million mobile voice broadband lines, with nearly 500,000 mobile number portabilities.

May 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence examined mergers in the meat-cutting sector below national notification thresholds, applying the CJEU Towercast judgement, and dismissed the case due to lack of evidence of anticompetitive practices.

May 14, 2024

The 23rd Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN) is taking place in Sauipe, Brazil from 14 to 17 May 2024, with over 80 jurisdictions represented.

May 14, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has approved the merger of Konsum Leipzig with EDEKA Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thüringen, allowing Konsum Leipzig to join the EDEKA group.