Antitrust News Feed

Nov 15, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated an investigation into the streaming service CLOUT MMA following numerous consumer complaints about access issues during live events.

Nov 15, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking industry feedback on its analysis of landbanks and planning rules, which may be affecting competition in the housing market.

Nov 14, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has determined that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI does not require merger control notification in Germany, despite the significant investments made by Microsoft.

Nov 13, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has initiated proceedings against Coca-Cola for potentially abusing its market position in Germany, particularly regarding its rebate structure with food retailers.

Nov 13, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against Best-Review for allegedly selling false reviews online, potentially misleading consumers.

Nov 10, 2023

The Polish competition authority has conducted safety checks on 30 models of magnetic toys, revealing significant safety issues in several cases.

Nov 9, 2023

The Polish competition authority has closed its investigation into discounts used by media brokers in the television advertising market, finding no evidence of anti-competitive practices.

Nov 9, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its first report on the UK road fuel market, revealing significant price increases and concerns over competition among retailers.

Nov 7, 2023

At the G7 competition summit in Tokyo, member states emphasized the need for robust competition laws in the digital sector, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Nov 7, 2023

The G7 competition authorities convened in Tokyo to address competition policy challenges in the digital age, with plans for a 2024 summit in Rome focusing on artificial intelligence.

Nov 7, 2023

The French Competition Authority's President, Benoît Coeuré, participated in a G7 meeting in Tokyo, where a new Digital Competition Communiqué was adopted to enhance competition in digital markets.

Nov 7, 2023

The Polish competition authority has mandated SCA PR, the purchasing company for Intermarche, to alter its unfair practices towards food suppliers and refund improperly collected discounts.

Nov 6, 2023

The German Competition Act has been amended to enhance the Bundeskartellamt's authority, allowing it to address competition malfunctions without prior legal violations.

Nov 6, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has approved Bosch, Infineon, and NXP's acquisition of shares in a new semiconductor factory in Dresden, established by TSMC, emphasizing the importance of semiconductor access for the German industry.

Nov 5, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt has successfully terminated anti-competitive price coordination among suppliers of medical aids, following a proceeding against the Working Group of Associations of Suppliers of Medical Aids.