Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Cartel Court Imposes Fine on Bodner in Construction Cartel Case
Aug 12, 2024
The Austrian Cartel Court has fined Bodner EUR 1.05 million for participating in price-fixing and market allocation practices in the construction sector, following a request by the Federal Competition Authority.
Estonian competition authority
Elering AS seeks approval for gas network contract terms and transmission service prices
Aug 12, 2024
Elering AS has submitted an application to the Competition Authority for approval of gas network contract terms and transmission service prices.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Report on Internal Contracts within Correos Group
Aug 12, 2024
The CNMC has issued a report on internal contracting among certain companies within the Correos Group, focusing on competition concerns.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Cracks Down on Lack of Price Transparency in Car Washes and Parking Lots
Aug 12, 2024
The Polish competition authority conducted inspections on 84 parking lots and 125 car washes, revealing that nearly 23% of businesses fail to properly inform consumers about service prices.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Approves Acquisition in Agricultural Inputs Sector
Aug 11, 2024
The Hellenic Competition Commission has conditionally approved the acquisition of joint control over K. & N. Euthymiadis by Raidepostos and Certis Belchim in the agricultural inputs sector.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC sets remuneration for electricity distribution companies in 2020
Aug 11, 2024
The CNMC establishes the remuneration for electricity distribution companies for the year 2020, ensuring quality service and reducing losses in the distribution networks.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Seeks Input on Competition Law Settlement Procedures
Aug 11, 2024
The CCPC is seeking feedback on a new procedure for settling competition law investigations, allowing parties under investigation to reach agreements with the authority.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Green Claims on PET Bottles
Aug 11, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against several companies for potentially misleading environmental claims on mineral water and soft drink bottles.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Approves Methodology for Adjusting Remuneration in Natural Gas Transport and Distribution Services
Aug 11, 2024
The CNMC has established a methodology for calculating adjustments in the annual remuneration of gas transporters, regasifiers, and distributors for providing related products and services.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Secures Commitments from Worcester Bosch Over Misleading Marketing Claims
Aug 9, 2024
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has obtained formal commitments from Worcester Bosch after investigating the brand's potentially misleading marketing statements regarding its boilers.
Latvian competition authority
EU Commission Seeks Feedback on Guidelines for Abusive Practices by Dominant Companies
Aug 8, 2024
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines regarding abusive exclusionary practices by dominant companies.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Warns Parents About Risks of Digital Games for Children
Aug 8, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) alerts parents to the harmful effects of digital games on children, emphasizing the need for caution and awareness during the summer holiday period.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Agency's Recommendations on Taxi Services Regulation in Dubrovnik
Aug 8, 2024
The Croatian Competition Agency issued recommendations regarding the regulation of taxi services by the local administration of the Town of Dubrovnik.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Local Competition Concerns in Barratt's Acquisition of Redrow Homes
Aug 8, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) identified competition issues in a local area surrounding Barratt's purchase of Redrow Homes, potentially affecting homebuyers in the vicinity.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Publishes Booking.com's Commitments in Abuse of Dominance Investigation
Aug 7, 2024
Booking.com is under investigation for allegedly abusing its dominant position by attempting to exclude other Online Travel Agencies from the market.
