Antitrust News Feed

Jun 23, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies and 5 managers of engaging in illegal agreements that may have divided the market for agricultural machinery, affecting farmers' purchasing options.

Jun 22, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has not opposed Australia Post's proposed 13.3% increase in stamp prices, set to take effect in July 2025, despite concerns over consumer costs.

Jun 22, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency participated in the OECD Competition Committee meeting in Paris, focusing on key competition issues including merger control efficiencies and corporate influence in policymaking.

Jun 22, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its final report urging the need for regulatory reforms in digital platform markets to protect consumers and improve competition.

Jun 22, 2025

The European Commission has issued an official warning to Slovenia for allegedly violating public procurement rules regarding the supply of medicines to public pharmacies, following prior concerns raised by the Slovenian competition authority.

Jun 22, 2025

The Spanish competition authority reports a significant 19% rise in high-speed train travelers in the southern corridor from January to March, indicating a growing preference for rail travel.

Jun 22, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has reminded electricity suppliers with fixed-price contracts that they cannot alter the agreed prices, ensuring consumer protection.

Jun 20, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has reported a slight increase in natural gas prices alongside a record import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the Netherlands.

Jun 19, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada has released a revised bulletin on private access to the Competition Tribunal, reflecting recent amendments to the Competition Act that broaden access for individuals and businesses.

Jun 19, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved Les Crudettes' acquisition of Bonduelle Frais France, assessing that the merger poses no threat to market competition.

Jun 19, 2025

A recent report reveals that one in ten individuals took advantage of free commuter train passes offered by Renfe, highlighting the impact of promotional strategies on public transport usage.

Jun 19, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has introduced updated guidelines for calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), lowering rates for regulated sectors by 0.70-0.89 percentage points.

Jun 19, 2025

The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has approved Dalata Hotel Group's acquisition of CG Hotels, contingent on binding commitments to maintain competition.

Jun 19, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority is urging consumers to be cautious of scams related to timeshare sales, particularly targeting vulnerable individuals.

Jun 19, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada has reached a consent agreement with Canadian Natural Resources Limited to mitigate competition concerns arising from its acquisition of Schlumberger N.V.'s interest in a joint venture.