Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Awarded Family-Friendly Certification
Sep 19, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has been recognized as a family-friendly workplace by receiving the Family-Friendly Workplace Certification, showcasing its commitment to supporting employees with families.
Spanish competition authority
Mobile Phone Lines in Spain Exceed 60 Million in July
Sep 19, 2024
In July, the mobile phone market in Spain saw over 60 million lines, with Movistar, Vodafone, and MASORANGE dominating the sector.
Danish competition authority
Competition Authority Report Reveals Significant Price Differences in Payment Processing Fees
Sep 19, 2024
The Competition and Consumer Authority has published a report highlighting the importance of a well-functioning payment market and significant cost savings potential for businesses and consumers in choosing payment processors wisely.
Croatian competition authority
EUROTEX GLOBAL TRADE Loses Appeal Against Croatian Competition Agency Decision
Sep 19, 2024
The High Administrative Court of Croatia dismisses EUROTEX GLOBAL TRADE's appeal and upholds the decision of the Croatian Competition Agency regarding unfair trading practices.
Dutch ACM
ACM Withdraws Request for Microsoft Acquisition Investigation Due to ECJ Ruling
Sep 19, 2024
The Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) withdrew its request for the European Commission to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of start-up Inflection due to a recent European Court of Justice ruling, highlighting the need for new powers to assess acquisitions with potential negative effects.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Collaborates with Kenya on Consumer Protection and Market Supervision
Sep 19, 2024
The Competition Authority of Kenya visited the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection to kick off a project under the Polish Aid program, focusing on sharing knowledge on consumer protection and market surveillance.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Emphasizes Consumer Protection in Digital Era
Sep 18, 2024
The President of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the importance of consumer protection and fair competition in the digital realm during the Digital Consumer Protection 2024 conference organized by the GVH.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Seeks Input on Lawyers' Establishment Freedom
Sep 18, 2024
The French Autorité de la concurrence is seeking feedback on the freedom of establishment of lawyers at the French Administrative Supreme Court and the French Supreme Court, aiming to revise recommendations on office creation.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Initiates Proceedings to Clarify Apple's Interoperability Obligations under Digital Markets Act
Sep 18, 2024
The European Commission has launched two specification proceedings to help Apple comply with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on iOS connectivity features and the process for addressing interoperability requests.
Finnish competition authority
Finnish Competition Authority Investigates Mehiläinen's Acquisition of Humana's Elderly Care Services
Sep 18, 2024
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) launches a detailed investigation into Mehiläinen's planned purchase of Humana's elderly care services, focusing on potential competition concerns in specific regions.
Polish UOKiK
Competition Authority Monitors Price Gouging After Floods
Sep 18, 2024
The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating potential violations of competition law in areas affected by floods, focusing on price fixing and abuse of dominant position by market players.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Releases Greenwashing Compliance Guide for Fashion Brands
Sep 18, 2024
The UK's CMA issues a tailored guide for fashion brands to ensure compliance with consumer law and prevent misleading green claims, following actions taken against major retailers like ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH's Digital Awareness Program Takes Collaboration to New Level
Sep 17, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) expands its Digital Awareness program by partnering with the Teach for Hungary program to reach more children and students.
Austrian competition authority
Peugeot Fined EUR 15 Million for Abusing Market Power in Automotive Sector
Sep 17, 2024
Peugeot has been fined EUR 15 million by the Cartel Court for abusing its dominant position in the new car sales and workshop operation markets from 2017 to 2021, with the automotive market remaining under scrutiny.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Construction Cartel: BWB Seeks Fine Against Malaschofsky
Sep 17, 2024
The Austrian competition authority, BWB, has requested a fine of EUR 98,000 against Malaschofsky for participating in cartel activities related to construction projects in Lower Austria.
