Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Booking Fined Record Amount for Continuing Unlawful Practices
Jul 14, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority imposed a record fine on Booking for failing to fully comply with previous antitrust violations, including deceptive practices and psychological manipulation of consumers.
Spanish competition authority
Measures to Boost Self-Consumption Deployment in Spain Discussed by Dialogue Table
Jul 14, 2024
The Dialogue Table on Self-Consumption in Spain has identified obstacles and proposed solutions to accelerate the deployment of self-consumption installations, focusing on streamlining procedures and enhancing consumer information.
Croatian competition authority
CCA Initiates Proceedings Against Buyer Elizabeta promet d.o.o. under UTPs Act
Jul 14, 2024
The Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) has launched an investigation into whether buyer Elizabeta promet d.o.o. engaged in unfair trading practices with its suppliers of agri and food products under the UTPs Act.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Flexibility in Broadband Replicability Analysis for Telefónica
Jul 14, 2024
The CNMC is updating the methodology to assess if Telefónica's fiber offers can be replicated by other operators, aiming to enhance competition in the market.
Danish competition authority
Competition Authority Investigates Cloud Services Market in Denmark
Jul 11, 2024
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority is examining the market for cloud services for businesses and the public sector to understand competition issues and potential problems.
Hungarian competition authority
Understanding the Difference Between Service Charge and Tip in Hungary
Jul 11, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority provides guidance to consumers on distinguishing between service charges and tips in restaurants, emphasizing the importance of understanding who benefits from each type of payment.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Investigates Private Hospital for Breach of Healthcare Order
Jul 11, 2024
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) investigates The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth for breaching regulations by offering incentives to referring clinicians, impacting patient choice.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Drafts Guidelines for Trader Recommendation Sites to Ensure Consumer Protection
Jul 11, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released draft advice outlining principles for trader recommendation sites to follow, focusing on issues like misleading claims, lack of vetting, and poor complaints processes.
Austrian competition authority
BWB Issues Clarification on Use of Whistleblower Documents
Jul 10, 2024
The Austrian competition authority clarifies the confidentiality and use of whistleblower documents in antitrust proceedings, emphasizing the protection of sensitive information.
Estonian competition authority
Decline in Postal Services and Revenue in Estonia in 2023
Jul 10, 2024
A recent analysis by the Estonian Competition Authority highlights a significant drop in the total volume of postal items and overall revenue in the postal services sector in 2023.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Concludes Examination of Complaints Against Dublin Youth Football League
Jul 10, 2024
The CCPC has wrapped up its investigation into complaints against the Dublin and District Schoolboys’/Girls’ League (DDSL) regarding mandatory personal accident insurance for youth football players.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority and Media Regulator Strengthen Cooperation for Consumer Protection in Digital Space
Jul 10, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority and the National Media and Infocommunications Authority have renewed their collaboration to enhance consumer protection in the digital sphere.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Agency Investigates Eagle Hills and Sunčani Hvar Merger
Jul 10, 2024
The Croatian Competition Agency is conducting an in-depth investigation into the merger between Eagle Hills and Sunčani Hvar and Sunčani Hvar Nekretnine to determine its compliance with competition regulations.
European Commission
Apple's Commitments to Open 'Tap and Go' Technology on iPhones Made Legally Binding by EU Commission
Jul 10, 2024
The European Commission has accepted commitments by Apple to address competition concerns related to Apple's refusal to grant rivals access to NFC technology for contactless payments on iPhones.
German Bundeskartellamt
EU Report Boosts Competition Enforcement in Germany
Jul 10, 2024
A recent EU report highlights Germany's low market concentration and stable markups, attributing them to effective competition enforcement, benefiting consumers and the economy.
