Antitrust News Feed

Mar 25, 2024

The ICN Technologist Forum brought together representatives from digital markets and technologist teams to enhance the digital and technology capacities of competition agencies worldwide.

Mar 25, 2024

The CNMC has concluded a sanctioning procedure against Naviera Armas after the company admitted to breaching commitments made during the acquisition of Trasmediterránea in 2018 and paid a reduced fine.

Mar 25, 2024

UOKiK fined Abexil Bąbała and one of its partners a total of 250,000 PLN for obstructing a search during an investigation into price-fixing.

Mar 25, 2024

Representatives from digital markets and technologist teams from competition and consumer protection authorities gathered at the International Competition Network’s Technologist Forum to discuss enhancing digital and technology capacity in regulatory and enforcement agencies.

Mar 25, 2024

Verisure Italy S.r.l. has been fined 4.25 million euros by the Italian Competition Authority for misleading promotions, hindering contract withdrawals, and automatically activating services during the cooling-off period.

Mar 25, 2024

The European Commission is investigating Zoetis for potentially breaching EU competition rules by allegedly preventing a competing novel biologic medicine for chronic pain in dogs from entering the market.

Mar 25, 2024

Delegation from the Austrian Competition Authority, led by Director General for Competition Natalie Harsdorf-Borsch, visited Warsaw to discuss current competition policy issues with the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).

Mar 25, 2024

Representatives from competition and consumer protection authorities worldwide gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss enhancing digital and technology capacity, resulting in the adoption of a joint statement.

Mar 24, 2024

Booking.com has decided to take its Travel Sustainable program offline following concerns raised by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) about misleading sustainability claims.

Mar 24, 2024

High-speed rail prices in Spain dropped by more than 20% in 2023 due to increased competition, leading to a record number of passengers.

Mar 24, 2024

The European Commission has initiated investigations under the Digital Markets Act against Alphabet, Apple, and Meta due to concerns over their compliance with obligations related to app stores, search services, web browser choices, and user data consent.

Mar 21, 2024

The CNMC has approved three daily Ouigo high-speed services between Córdoba and Sevilla, finding no negative impact on the economic balance of the public service contract between Renfe Viajeros and the Ministry of Transport.

Mar 21, 2024

The CNMC has approved a report on the draft law for the restoration of the National Energy Commission, emphasizing the need for independence and a smooth transition plan.

Mar 21, 2024

Retail revenues in the telecom sector remained steady in 2023, with a slight increase in the fourth quarter compared to the previous year. Market share for major players like Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange continued to decline in both mobile and fixed broadband services.

Mar 21, 2024

Vodafone UK and Three UK's joint venture agreement is under scrutiny by the CMA for potentially reducing competition in the UK mobile telecommunications market, leading to higher prices and lower quality for consumers and businesses.