Antitrust News Feed

Apr 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has unveiled a set of measures to tackle grid congestion, encouraging flexible grid utilization and prioritizing projects with social functions.

Apr 17, 2024

The CNMC has approved the purchase of Centro Médico El Carmen by Hospitales Cosaga, with commitments aimed at ensuring quality healthcare services, preventing price increases, and maintaining competition in Orense.

Apr 17, 2024

In February, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines surpassed 15 million, with Movistar leading the market, while mobile number portability exceeded half a million changes.

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) marks its 10-year anniversary, stressing the crucial role of an independent and impartial authority in upholding fair competition and consumer protection amidst changing economic dynamics.

Apr 17, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined the Portuguese Association of Companies in Condominium Management and Administration (APEGAC) for setting minimum prices in the residential condominium management and administration sector, impacting consumers and market competitiveness.

Apr 17, 2024

Clear Channel Danmark has admitted to violating competition law by coordinating discounts with a competitor, resulting in a fine of six million kroner.

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reflects on its 10-year journey, emphasizing the importance of competition enforcement in driving innovation, efficiency, and fair deals for businesses and consumers.

Apr 16, 2024

The CNMC is analyzing responses to a public consultation on age verification systems used by video platforms in Spain to prevent minors from accessing harmful content.

Apr 16, 2024

The UOKiK analyzed the medical waste disposal market, proposing changes to reduce costs for hospitals, cosmetic facilities, and tattoo studios.

Apr 16, 2024

KKR Génesis was fined over 1 million euros for acquiring exclusive control of GeneraLife without prior notification, violating competition law.

Apr 15, 2024

Andalucía has implemented a ban on hazardous waste from other autonomous communities, a move criticized for being disproportionate and violating specific laws.

Apr 15, 2024

A draft Royal Decree in Spain is developing the public electronic invoicing system to comply with the Law on Business Creation and Growth, with a focus on ensuring interoperability and avoiding market distortions.

Apr 15, 2024

UOKiK fined Lord and Lavard for falsely labeling fabric composition, stressing the importance of accurate product information for consumers.

Apr 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has issued an opinion on inter-branch reserves in the wine sector, allowing for a price tunnel principle with freely determined price limits.

Apr 14, 2024

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has requested the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review competition in the home heating market, with the CMA committing to consider this work in the second half of 2024.