Antitrust News Feed

Dec 13, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has fined 14 construction companies and 12 individuals a total of €4.8 million for engaging in illegal bid rigging over several years.

Dec 13, 2023

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) confirms that the Dutch telecom market is currently competitive, while committing to annual assessments to ensure ongoing consumer benefits.

Dec 13, 2023

Vectra has been ordered to compensate consumers for automatically activating the 'Safe Internet' service without explicit consent, violating consumer rights.

Dec 13, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority is investigating several travel agencies for allegedly dividing clients and public tenders, as well as exchanging sensitive commercial information.

Dec 13, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority has announced a significant surplus in the electricity sector for 2022, amounting to €6.19 billion, exceeding initial forecasts by €5.93 billion.

Dec 12, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 87 million PLN on Auchan Polska for exploiting suppliers in the agricultural and food sectors.

Dec 12, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has emphasized the need for a statutory licensing scheme for funeral directors in Scotland, aligning with previous market investigation findings.

Dec 12, 2023

The CNMC has updated its procedures to enhance efficiency and flexibility in the suballocation of fixed numbering, benefiting operators in the telecommunications sector.

Dec 12, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority has launched an investigation into I.C.O.N. Europe S.L. for alleged price-fixing practices in the professional hairdressing products market.

Dec 12, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Unilever over concerns that its environmental claims may mislead consumers about the sustainability of its products.

Dec 11, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has approved REWE's acquisition of a 50% stake in beverage wholesaler Trinks, concluding that the deal will not harm competition.

Dec 11, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority's report reveals that individuals with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in television advertising, making up less than 1% of total ads despite comprising 9.4% of the population.

Dec 11, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against OLX Group due to allegations of misleading review practices and a biased rating algorithm.

Dec 11, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its draft annual plan for 2024-2025, building on its long-term strategy to enhance competition and consumer protection in the UK.

Dec 10, 2023

Join the French Competition Authority for an online webinar on December 21, featuring discussions on the impact of European Court of Human Rights case law on competition law.