Antitrust News Feed

Apr 8, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has issued new guidelines on imposing fines for anticompetitive practices, including factors affecting the amount of fines and the impact of the duration of the infringement.

Apr 8, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has issued new guidelines on imposing fines for anticompetitive practices, including factors affecting the amount of fines.

Apr 8, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority concluded a sector inquiry on hearing aid markets, highlighting issues of transparency in offerings to the public and supplies to the National Health Service.

Apr 8, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Novamont for potential abuse of dominant position in the bioplastic materials market, which could hinder competition and environmental protection goals.

Apr 7, 2024

The European Commission has released new guidelines for large online platforms and search engines to tackle disinformation during elections, with specific measures for the upcoming European Parliament election in June and national elections, including in Denmark.

Apr 7, 2024

An open letter urges Nail Technician businesses to comply with competition law and directs them to guidance from the CMA.

Apr 7, 2024

Everest Development 2, a developer in Poznań, was fined over 1.1 million PLN by UOKiK for using unfair contract clauses, requiring consumers to grant vague powers of attorney and refrain from questioning the developer's actions.

Apr 7, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined Global Marketing Bridge B.V. and its executives for misleading consumers in telemarketing calls involving energy contracts.

Apr 4, 2024

The Competition Council has prolonged interim measures on Estonian company MM Grupp for one year, aiming to prevent harm to competition in the cinema market due to suspicions of implementing a concentration without approval.

Apr 4, 2024

E-commerce in Spain saw a 15.2% year-on-year increase in the third quarter of 2023, reaching €21.8 billion in revenue, with travel agencies, airlines, and clothing being the top sectors.

Apr 4, 2024

The CNMC is investigating GeneraLife Clinics S.L. and its parent company, Investindustrial Growth L.P., for not notifying the acquisition of exclusive control of Ginemed to the CNMC before its execution in August 2021.

Apr 4, 2024

The Italian Financial Police and the Italian Competition Authority have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in enforcing competition and market protection measures.

Apr 3, 2024

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has successfully amended priority rules for rail freight carriers, addressing Competition Council concerns and avoiding violations of competition law.

Apr 3, 2024

Theramex's acquisition of European rights to HRT products from Viatris raises concerns about reduced competition, potential price increases, and limited supply in the UK market.

Apr 3, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) highlights the risk of high energy prices for vulnerable households and suggests government interventions to protect consumers.