Antitrust News Feed

Jun 9, 2024

The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) is investigating Extremadura Agribusiness Exchange for allegedly providing unverified information on average prices of agricultural products, potentially violating competition laws.

Jun 9, 2024

The Croatian Competition Agency and State Attorney’s Office have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in competition matters, particularly in public procurement procedures.

Jun 6, 2024

A report reveals that more than half of internet users in Spain made online purchases in the last six months of 2023, with a significant percentage opting to receive their packages at locations other than their homes.

Jun 6, 2024

The Danish DSA regulator has referred the Chinese online platform Temu to the European Commission for potential violations of the Digital Services Act, following initial investigations indicating non-compliance with EU rules.

Jun 5, 2024

The CNMC and the European Commission have signed an agreement to establish a joint investigative team to oversee major digital platforms under the Digital Markets Act.

Jun 5, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating eight companies for allegedly coordinating commercial strategies to delay the entry of a biosimilar drug in the market for the active ingredient ranibizumab, used in treating eye diseases.

Jun 5, 2024

The Insolvency Service is seeking information related to the bankruptcy case of Business Expert Ltd., including the actions of its management and potential causes of insolvency.

Jun 4, 2024

The CNMC has published the latest settlements for electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors in 2024, revealing financial insights crucial for competition law advisors.

Jun 4, 2024

Rigó Csaba Balázs, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority, highlights the importance of responsible tenderer behavior in uncovering bid rigging cartels during a national conference on public procurement and law.

Jun 4, 2024

Generalife Clinics was fined for not notifying the acquisition of Clínicas Ginemed, admitting fault and paying the corresponding penalty.

Jun 4, 2024

The CNMC's analysis concludes that Ouigo's new high-speed services between Cuenca and Madrid, Albacete, and Valencia do not disrupt the economic balance of the public service contract between Renfe and the Ministry of Transport.

Jun 4, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has fined Meta Platforms EUR 3.5 million for failing to inform users about data use and account suspension on Facebook and Instagram.

Jun 4, 2024

A study by the Dutch Healthcare Authority and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets highlights the challenges consumers face in selecting health-insurance plans due to a large number of similar options, potentially leading to missed savings and limited choices.

Jun 3, 2024

The CNMC is probing several companies for potential collusion in bidding for leases at Aena's airports for fixed-base operations (FBO), following inspections conducted at their premises.

Jun 3, 2024

A recent joint study by the Dutch Healthcare Authority and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets highlights the ongoing difficulty consumers face in selecting health insurance plans due to a large number of plans that offer little to no differentiation, potentially costing consumers money unnecessarily.