Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
Misleading Subscription Practices in CV Creator - UOKiK Allegations
May 21, 2024
The President of UOKiK has accused BOLD LLC, the operator of interviewme.pl, of not clearly informing users about automatic subscription renewals, potentially leading to penalties of up to 10% of turnover.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Takes Action Against Dublin Car Dealer for Misleading Practices
May 21, 2024
The CCPC issues a Compliance Notice to a Dublin car dealer, Solid Motors Limited, for providing inaccurate information and engaging in misleading commercial practices.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Challenges Similarity Between Sustainability Verifiers and Account Auditors
May 21, 2024
The CNMC questions the resemblance of requirements between sustainability verifiers and account auditors in a draft law transposing a EU Directive on corporate sustainability information.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Takes Action Against Influencers and Advertisers
May 20, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against six popular opinion leaders and numerous advertising companies for suspected violations of unfair commercial practices, aiming to protect consumers following influencers.
Danish competition authority
Danish Parliament Amends Competition Law
May 20, 2024
The Danish Parliament has approved changes to the competition law, effective from July 1, 2024, aimed at enhancing competition efficiency.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Imposes Fines on Health Insurance Companies for Unfair Practices
May 20, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority has fined Intesa Sanpaolo RBM Salute S.p.A. €2.5 million and Previmedical Servizi per la Sanità Integrativa S.p.A. €1 million for unfair commercial practices related to delays in handling reimbursement cases and difficulties for policy-holders.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Corrects Correos' Universal Postal Service Compensation for 2013
May 20, 2024
The CNMC has adjusted Correos' calculations for the compensation related to the Universal Postal Service in 2013, reducing the amount by €16 million due to a new methodology.
Estonian competition authority
April 2024 Energy Market Review by Competition Authority
May 20, 2024
The Estonian Competition Authority's report on the energy markets in April 2024 reveals insights into electricity and gas prices and factors influencing them.
Slovak competition authority
Slovak Antitrust Office Investigates Possible Labour Market Cartel
May 20, 2024
The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic has launched an administrative proceeding to investigate a potential cartel agreement among employers affecting the labour market.
Croatian competition authority
Competition Authority Conducts Surprise Inspection in Split Driving Schools
May 20, 2024
The Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) conducted a surprise inspection at two driving schools in Split suspected of entering into a price-fixing agreement for training candidates for operating motor vehicles.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK's Decision on Biedronka Voucher
May 20, 2024
The President of UOKiK has issued a decision regarding Jeronimo Martins Polska's promotional practices, obligating them to compensate consumers with a voucher worth 150 PLN.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Market Investigations: A Key Tool in UK Competition Law
May 19, 2024
Market investigations in the UK have been instrumental in addressing competition issues in various sectors, offering remedies like price controls and transparency requirements to protect consumer interests.
Polish UOKiK
Biedronka Voucher Case: UOKiK Decision
May 19, 2024
The UOKiK President penalized Jeronimo Martins Polska for misleading promotional practices related to a voucher offer at Biedronka stores.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Sanctions Two Postal Operators for Abandoning Mail in Palma de Mallorca
May 19, 2024
The CNMC has fined Correo Inteligente Postal S.L. and Hispapost, S.A. for failing to properly handle and manage mail deliveries in Palma de Mallorca.
Croatian competition authority
Global Competition Authorities Convene at 23rd ICN Conference in Brazil
May 19, 2024
Representatives from national competition authorities worldwide gathered in Brazil for the 23rd International Competition Network (ICN) Conference to discuss crucial competition law topics and foster global cooperation.
