Antitrust News Feed

Dec 19, 2023

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined LusoPalex - Produtos de Saúde Unipessoal €75,000 for carrying out a merger without prior notification.

Dec 19, 2023

The French Competition Authority has imposed a €13.5 million fine on Sony for abusing its dominant position in the PS4 video game controller market, following a complaint from Subsonic.

Dec 19, 2023

The Bundeskartellamt is assessing Google's proposed solutions to address competition concerns regarding its Automotive Services, following objections about its bundling practices.

Dec 19, 2023

The General Court has largely dismissed appeals from JPMorgan Chase and Crédit Agricole regarding fines imposed for their roles in a competition law infringement in the Euro Interest Rate Derivatives market.

Dec 19, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority and the Bank of England have established a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration on shared interests.

Dec 19, 2023

The MIBEL Regulatory Council has assessed its activities in 2023, focusing on energy price regulation and future initiatives for the Iberian Electricity Market.

Dec 19, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority urges consumers to be cautious with financial offers during the holiday season, highlighting the hidden costs of seemingly attractive credit options.

Dec 18, 2023

The French Competition Authority has imposed a €91.6 million fine on Rolex for preventing its authorized retailers from selling watches online, deeming it a violation of competition law.

Dec 18, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority has requested that La Liga not exclude free-to-air television operators from the auction of audiovisual rights for the Primera División starting in the 2024/2025 season.

Dec 18, 2023

The Polish competition authority is examining ten commercial investments in condo and aparthotel properties to ensure compliance with consumer rights regulations.

Dec 18, 2023

Spain's high-speed rail services saw a record 8.4 million passengers in Q3 2023, a 32% increase from the previous year, largely due to increased competition among operators.

Dec 18, 2023

DGB Energie has committed to cease all telemarketing activities aimed at acquiring new customers for the next three years, following an investigation by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) into misleading practices.

Dec 15, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, consumers are reminded of important considerations when purchasing gifts, including return policies and complaint procedures.

Dec 15, 2023

The Spanish Competition Authority has authorized five merger operations in November, with four approved unconditionally and one with commitments.

Dec 15, 2023

A recent report by the Spanish Competition Authority reveals that 58.1% of households with internet access subscribe to paid audiovisual content platforms, with Netflix being the most popular choice.