Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Slovak competition authority
European Commission Approves State Aid Scheme for Slovakia
Apr 29, 2026
The European Commission has approved a state aid scheme for Slovakia aimed at compensating agricultural businesses for damages caused by plant pests and covering costs related to pest prevention and control.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Reviews Fiber Network Cooperation Agreements
Apr 29, 2026
The Belgian Competition Authority is examining new cooperation agreements between Proximus/Fiberklaar and Telenet/Wyre for deploying fiber networks in Flanders.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Takes Over Enforcement of Good Trading Practices Law
Apr 29, 2026
From May 1, the Norwegian Competition Authority will assume responsibility for enforcing the Good Trading Practices law in the grocery sector, following the dissolution of the Grocery Authority.
New Zealand competition authority
New Zealand's Energy Competition Task Force Sets New Agenda for 2026
Apr 29, 2026
The Energy Competition Task Force in New Zealand is set to continue its efforts in 2026 with a renewed focus on collaboration to enhance competition in the electricity market.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Resolves Employee Mobility Restriction in Signmaking Code
Apr 29, 2026
The Czech competition authority has concluded an investigation into anti-competitive provisions in the ethical code of the Signmaking Suppliers Association, leading to the removal of clauses restricting employee mobility.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Enhancements to Future Institutional Advertising Law
Apr 29, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has recommended improvements to the draft law on public sector advertising to enhance transparency and fairness in funding allocation.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Misleading Discount Practices
Apr 29, 2026
The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against Black Red White, Żabka Nano, and Peek & Cloppenburg for failing to properly inform consumers about discount prices.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Recovers Billions for Consumers
Apr 28, 2026
The Hungarian Competition Authority has secured over 10 billion HUF in consumer compensation since April 2020, with the latest case involving Temu set to refund at least 882 million HUF to misled consumers.
Irish competition authority
Changes to Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Enhance Competition in Ireland
Apr 28, 2026
The Irish Farm Film Producers’ Group has agreed to implement changes to its farm plastics recycling scheme to promote competition and improve transparency for farmers.
Norwegian competition authority
Reduction of Exclusive Lease Agreements in Norwegian Grocery Market
Apr 28, 2026
The Norwegian competition authority reports a significant decrease in exclusive lease agreements in the grocery market, enhancing competition opportunities.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Closes Investigation into Energy Firms
Apr 28, 2026
The Czech competition authority has halted its administrative proceedings against energy companies ČEZ, EP Energy, and Veolia Energie ČR due to insufficient evidence of collusion.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Reports on Telecom Quality in Rural Areas
Apr 28, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has released its first biennial report analyzing the quality of telecommunications services in rural areas, highlighting ongoing disparities in connection speeds and 5G deployment compared to urban areas.
Dutch ACM
ACM Allows Continued Use of Standard Contracts for Renewable Energy Management
Apr 28, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has confirmed that system operators can continue using standard contracts for congestion management in wind and solar parks, facilitating more efficient grid capacity utilization.
Swedish competition authority
Swedish Authority Penalizes Region Värmland for Illegal Direct Procurement
Apr 27, 2026
The Swedish Competition Authority has imposed a fine of 3.8 million kronor on the Public Transport Committee of Region Värmland for conducting an illegal direct procurement of service traffic.
Swedish competition authority
New Rules for Technology Transfer Agreements in the EU
Apr 27, 2026
The European Commission has adopted revised regulations for technology transfer agreements, set to take effect on May 1, 2026, providing exemptions under certain conditions.
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