Antitrust News Feed

Feb 8, 2024

The CMA has advised DBT on potential impacts of changes to package travel regulations on consumers and competition, following its enforcement action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 8, 2024

The High Court has denied Nicholas Brown's request to remain as a director after he was disqualified for his involvement in an illegal cartel.

Feb 8, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared the deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, finding that it is not likely to raise significant competition concerns.

Feb 7, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has launched an investigation against Poste Italiane for allegedly denying access to its network and post offices to competitors of its subsidiary, PostePay, in the retail markets for electricity and natural gas.

Feb 7, 2024

The European Commission has adopted a revised version of its Market Definition Notice, which clarifies its methodology for defining the market under EU competition law and takes into account changes in the economy, including the development of digital markets.

Feb 7, 2024

The French Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into the generative artificial intelligence sector, focusing on the strategies employed by major digital players to consolidate their market power and expand in this growing industry.

Feb 7, 2024

The High Court denied Nicholas Brown's application to continue acting as a director of Brown and Mason Group after his disqualification for involvement in bid-rigging in the demolition industry.

Feb 7, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against Polskie Destylarnie for alleged violations of consumer interests in their "Skarbiec Palikota" loan campaign.

Feb 6, 2024

Join the live Mobility webinar discussing the Autorité's opinion on land passenger transport, with a focus on rail and contracted transport sectors.

Feb 6, 2024

The Autorité de la Concurrence is hosting a webinar to gather feedback from industry players on competition in the rail and contracted transport sectors, focusing on the challenges faced by new entrants and ways to stimulate competition in transport markets.

Feb 6, 2024

The CNMC is proposing to completely deregulate the wholesale market for access to the fixed-line telephone network for alternative operators to Telefónica.

Feb 6, 2024

The CNMC has raised concerns about certain restrictive measures for tourist accommodations in Catalonia, arguing that they may not be proportionate or necessary.

Feb 6, 2024

The European Commission has accused Public Power Corporation (PPC) of breaching EU antitrust rules by selling electricity below cost in the Greek wholesale market, potentially excluding competitors and hindering investment in environmentally friendly energy sources.

Feb 6, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) initiated proceedings against Polskie Destylarnie for alleged deceptive practices in the "Palikot's Treasury" loan campaign.

Feb 5, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is investigating potential anticompetitive practices in the market for consulting and technical assistance services in engineering, specifically related to the allocation of tenders for road planning, construction, and operation.