Antitrust News Feed

May 5, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against Jura Poland and several retailers for allegedly engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy in the market for Jura coffee machines.

May 5, 2024

The Maritime and Commercial Court in Denmark upheld a decision finding that Hugo Boss and two clothing retailers engaged in illegal information exchange, limiting competition in the market.

May 5, 2024

Stricter rules for wholesale electricity and natural-gas markets in Europe will be enforced starting May 7, 2024, under amendments to the REMIT regulation, aiming to enhance integrity, transparency, and fair competition.

May 5, 2024

Dutch certifying organization Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) has been given the green light by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to implement a sustainability fee for fruit and vegetable producers with the OPP Label, aiming to cover sustainability costs without significantly impacting consumer prices.

May 3, 2024

Pennon Group's acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water could affect Ofwat's ability to regulate the water sector in England, prompting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review proposed solutions.

May 2, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) marks its 20th anniversary, highlighting its role in ensuring consistent application of EU competition law and fostering cooperation among national competition authorities.

May 2, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Authority in Denmark has issued guidance aimed at Visa, Nets, and Danish financial institutions regarding co-branded payment cards and ensuring free choice of payment brand in physical retail settings.

May 2, 2024

The CNMC has filed a legal challenge against modifications to regulations affecting driving schools, citing concerns over competition restrictions and barriers to entry in the industry.

May 2, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority fines 4Life Direct and its insurance partners for partially failing to compensate consumers as agreed, following a successful investigation resulting in significant payouts to affected consumers.

May 1, 2024

President Zuzana Čaputová signed an amendment granting the Slovak Antimonopoly Office new competences in line with the EU's Digital Markets Act, aiming to ensure fair competition in the digital sector.

May 1, 2024

The Portuguese competition authority, AdC, has recommended measures to ensure equitable access for taxis and ride-hailing services at major airports, aiming to enhance competition and consumer choice.

May 1, 2024

The Competition Council has confirmed that Kauno Liftai fulfilled its commitments by divesting part of its acquired business, thereby restoring competition in the maintenance, repair, and replacement markets for lifting equipment in Lithuania.

May 1, 2024

Energy supplier Eneco will discontinue the use of the slogan “Faster towards climate neutral” in its advertisements after discussions with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) due to concerns that the general claim could mislead consumers about the specific sustainability benefits of Eneco’s products.

Apr 30, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has given the green light to a hydrogen pilot project in Hoogeveen, where newly-built and existing homes will be heated using hydrogen, marking the third such project in the country.

Apr 30, 2024

AlphaTheta's acquisition of Serato could lead to reduced competition in DJ software, potentially impacting prices, innovation, and consumer choice.