Antitrust News Feed

Feb 5, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has informed the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) and other parties involved in the 50+1 proceeding about the current stage and next steps, taking into consideration recent judgments by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the relation between sports association rules and competition law.

Feb 5, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has conducted a performance evaluation of the three major municipal public transport companies in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, revealing minor differences in their cost effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

Feb 4, 2024

The European Commission has ensured JetBlue Airways Corporation can continue operating at Amsterdam airport, preventing potential harm to competition on transatlantic routes.

Feb 4, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has opened a sanctioning proceeding against Rheinmetall for possible obstruction of its work by providing incomplete and misleading information during the notification of its acquisition of Expal Systems.

Feb 4, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved a 4.09% increase in the airport tariffs charged by Aena, which will impact the prices of airline tickets for passengers.

Feb 2, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has highlighted its role in promoting competitive markets and addressing unfair behavior, with implications for US businesses and advisors.

Feb 2, 2024

Inspekcja Handlowa przeprowadziła kontrolę etykiet energetycznych 20 modeli źródeł światła, wykrywając nieprawidłowości w oznakowaniu i ekspozycji etykiet.

Feb 2, 2024

A consortium of Dutch telecom companies has withdrawn their complaint against Eredivisie CV and media company EMM (Disney) regarding the broadcasting rights for Eredivisie football matches, after the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) shared its interim opinion stating that the agreement does not violate competition rules.

Feb 2, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Calor Gas Limited breached the Domestic Bulk LPG Market Investigation Order and the Domestic Bulk LPG Market Investigation (Metered Estates) Order by failing to notify customers of their eligibility to switch suppliers.

Feb 1, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers valuable insights for competition law advisors working with businesses in both the UK and the US.

Feb 1, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on the proper labeling and display of energy labels on 20 models of light sources, uncovering irregularities in 8 cases.

Feb 1, 2024

The Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has released the provisional settlements for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors in November 2023, revealing a temporary deviation between revenues and costs in the electricity sector and a decrease in gas sector revenues compared to the previous year.

Feb 1, 2024

The CMA found that Calor Gas Limited breached LPG Orders by failing to notify customers of their right to switch suppliers, affecting nearly 6,000 customers.

Feb 1, 2024

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is examining the prices set by Correos for its postal services in 2024, specifically focusing on the discounts offered to large clients.

Feb 1, 2024

The Competition Council has released its new strategy for the next five years, outlining its vision, goals, and tasks.