Antitrust News Feed

Jun 19, 2024

A study by the FCCA highlights that transitioning to a licensing system for gambling may not fully address issues like high channelling rates and preventing gambling harms without additional regulatory changes.

Jun 19, 2024

Konkurentsiamet is consulting with all users of the distribution network on Elektrilevi OÜ's 10-year development plan, as required by EU Directive 2019/944 and the Electricity Market Act.

Jun 19, 2024

A major white goods company was fined after being found in violation of competition laws for engaging in price-fixing practices with retail stores, following a dispute settlement procedure.

Jun 19, 2024

Ticketmaster has committed to allowing consumers to resell their mobile tickets through platforms other than Ticketmaster, following an investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Jun 19, 2024

The Polish competition authority is investigating Garmin Polska for a possible anticompetitive agreement with its distributors, including price-fixing allegations.

Jun 18, 2024

Elering AS has submitted proposed changes to the standard terms for connecting to the electricity network and the methodology for calculating connection fees and modification fees to the Estonian Competition Authority for approval.

Jun 18, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority's program focusing on digital awareness for students in schools has successfully completed a semester, with plans to continue in the upcoming school year.

Jun 18, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence approves JouéClub's takeover of Ludendo assets, subject to divestiture commitments for 6 stores, to address competition concerns.

Jun 18, 2024

The CNMC is investigating UFD, a subsidiary of the Naturgy Group, for allegedly prioritizing certain commercializers' issues and complaints, potentially distorting competition in the electricity supply market.

Jun 18, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt's final report highlights issues with credit scoring practices in the online retail sector, urging for more transparency and compliance with consumer protection laws.

Jun 18, 2024

The Office for the Protection of Competition in the Czech Republic has signed a cooperation agreement with the European Public Prosecutor's Office to enhance the protection of the EU's financial interests and promote fair competition.

Jun 18, 2024

European consumer authorities have reached an agreement with Vinted, an online marketplace, to improve transparency regarding prices and conditions for consumers.

Jun 18, 2024

Enefit, an electricity supplier, is under scrutiny for allegedly not seeking approval from the Competition Council before acquiring EGTO energija's retail electricity supply contracts.

Jun 18, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issues a decision obliging Travelist to improve transparency regarding sellers on its platform, in line with the Omnibus Directive.

Jun 17, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority is conducting an in-depth investigation into the joint control acquisition of Sotagus by Yilport and Grupo Sousa, citing potential competition concerns in the port and maritime transport sector.