Antitrust News Feed

Apr 28, 2024

Wholesale electricity prices in Spain saw a decline in 2023 due to lower gas prices, reduced demand, and increased contribution from renewable energy sources.

Apr 28, 2024

Allround Hollands Energie B.V. (HEM) in the Netherlands is allowing customers who took out fixed contracts in 2023 or through April 29, 2024, to either stay with the company for reduced rates or switch to another supplier without incurring early-termination fees.

Apr 28, 2024

The European Commission has designated Apple's iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, despite not meeting the quantitative thresholds, due to its importance as a gateway for business users to reach end users.

Apr 28, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is conducting a further investigation into Foresco's acquisition of pallet sellers DWP and Vierhouten, concerned about the potential impact on competition in the market for new wooden pallets.

Apr 28, 2024

Accord-UK and Auden Mckenzie lost their appeal against a £2.8 million fine for illegally sharing the hydrocortisone market, impacting prices and competition in the pharmaceutical sector.

Apr 25, 2024

Over 130 partners have joined a social campaign by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in Poland to warn consumers about fraudulent investments and scams involving well-known individuals or companies.

Apr 25, 2024

The CNMC positively assesses the elimination of advertising restrictions for health products like glasses, contact lenses, and pregnancy tests, as the Ministry of Health prepares a new Real Decreto to replace prior authorization with a declaration of responsibility for certain low-impact health products.

Apr 25, 2024

The CMA is investigating Lindab's purchase of HAS-Vent due to concerns over reduced competition in the supply of circular ducts and fittings in England and Wales, potentially leading to higher construction prices.

Apr 24, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) agrees with the postponement of certain planned amendments to the competition law, aiming to ensure comprehensive professional consultation before implementing changes.

Apr 24, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced changes to its Phase 2 merger investigation process, aiming to streamline investigations, enhance engagement with businesses, and encourage early remedies.

Apr 24, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has initiated a public consultation regarding JouéClub's acquisition of assets from the Ludendo group, including 120 stores in France under the La Grande Récré or Starjouet banners.

Apr 23, 2024

UOKiK's President imposed fines totaling nearly 650,000 PLN on businesses involved in bid-rigging schemes for construction services and school transportation services.

Apr 23, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has fined Amazon EUR 10 million for pre-selecting the "recurring purchase" option instead of "one-time purchase" on a wide range of products on its Italian marketplace, limiting consumer choice.

Apr 23, 2024

Konkurrencerådet has approved Kingspan's acquisition of TreeTops Holding ApS on the condition that Kingspan divests TreeTops' business of wood-concrete ceiling panels to preserve competition in the market.

Apr 23, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking comments on partnerships between tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as Microsoft's hiring practices, to determine if they comply with UK merger rules and impact competition.