Antitrust News Feed

Jul 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Cleanaway Waste Management's acquisition of Contract Resources, citing sufficient competition in the industrial services market.

Jul 3, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority explains the implications of Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) for consumers using foreign cards while shopping abroad.

Jul 3, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to oppose DP World Australia's acquisition of Silk Logistics, concluding it won't significantly lessen competition in the container logistics market.

Jul 3, 2025

The European Commission has imposed a €489,000 fine on Alchem International for participating in a long-standing cartel that fixed prices and allocated quotas for a key pharmaceutical ingredient.

Jul 3, 2025

The Italian competition authority is investigating pricing algorithms in air travel to enhance fare comparability and competition, particularly for routes to and from Sicily and Sardinia.

Jul 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority is addressing the rise of fraudulent online stores impersonating local brands, luring consumers with attractive offers but ultimately selling products from Asian sellers, primarily from China.

Jul 2, 2025

Spain's e-commerce sector has reached over €95 billion in 2024, reflecting a significant growth of 13.1% compared to the previous year, according to the national competition authority.

Jul 2, 2025

The Portuguese Competition Authority has reopened its investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices in the healthcare sector, issuing a new Statement of Objections against several private healthcare groups and a sectoral association.

Jul 2, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority supports the expansion of the debt register to include secured debts, while cautioning against restrictions on loan brokers that could hinder consumer access to the best loan offers.

Jul 2, 2025

The Spanish competition authority has announced the liquidation settlements for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, and gas sectors for 2025, aiming to ensure fair market practices.

Jul 2, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, supports the extension of the takeover bid regime to multilateral trading systems, aiming to enhance market competition and consumer protection.

Jul 2, 2025

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation to gather feedback on the effectiveness of the Digital Markets Act, aiming to assess its impact and readiness for future challenges.

Jul 2, 2025

The Danish competition authority has conducted unannounced inspections in the robot lawn mower industry to gather evidence for a potential antitrust case following consumer complaints.

Jul 2, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated a market investigation into how computer-controlled pricing affects consumers in the airline sector, inviting stakeholder feedback until July 31, 2025.

Jul 1, 2025

The European Court has confirmed the Luxembourg competition authority's request to review Brasserie Nationale's acquisition of Boissons Heintz, emphasizing the importance of competition in the market.