Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
Optus Faces $100 Million Penalty for Unconscionable Sales Practices
Jun 17, 2025
Optus has agreed to a $100 million penalty for engaging in unconscionable conduct in selling telecommunications services, affecting vulnerable consumers across Australia, pending court approval.
Irish competition authority
Irish Car Dealer Convicted for Misleading Consumers
Jun 17, 2025
Adrian Hardiman, a car dealer from Co. Roscommon, has been convicted for providing false information about second-hand cars, resulting in community service and financial penalties.
Luxembourg competition authority
AliExpress Commits to Transparency Under Digital Services Act
Jun 17, 2025
The Luxembourg competition authority has accepted binding commitments from AliExpress to enhance transparency and combat illegal content on its platform, following concerns under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Requests In-Depth Review of Sprengnetter's Acquisition Plans
Jun 17, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has raised concerns over Sprengnetter GmbH's proposed acquisition of IMMOunited GmbH and lexunited, prompting a request for a detailed examination.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Investigates Airline Baggage Policies
Jun 17, 2025
The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into the baggage policies of Ryanair and Wizz Air following numerous passenger complaints about unfair charges and measurement practices.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Updates Subscriber Data Management Regulations
Jun 16, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has revised its regulations and procedures for managing subscriber data to enhance market competition and consumer protection.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Launches Review of Unsolicited Selling and Lead Generation Practices
Jun 16, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reviewing unsolicited selling and lead generation practices, including door-to-door sales and cold calling, following a complaint from the Consumer Action Law Centre.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Approves Do It’s Acquisition of VGP Park Riga
Jun 16, 2025
The Latvian Competition Authority has granted approval for Do It to gain decisive influence over VGP Park Riga, concluding that the merger will not harm competition.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Supports Families in Need
Jun 16, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority has made a monetary donation to assist families affected by natural disasters in Székelyföld, emphasizing the power of community support.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Investigates Rīgas Siltums for Procurement Violations
Jun 16, 2025
The Latvian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into potential anti-competitive agreements involving Rīgas Siltums and several construction companies in public procurement processes.
US Department of Justice
Safran Must Divest Assets for Raytheon Acquisition Approval
Jun 16, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice mandates Safran to divest its North American actuation business to address antitrust concerns linked to its $1.8 billion acquisition of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control business from RTX Corporation.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Competition Authority Highlights Significant Deterrent Effect on Market Violations
Jun 16, 2025
The Lithuanian Competition Council reports that its enforcement actions have a strong deterrent effect, potentially preventing numerous market violations and benefiting consumers significantly.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Calls for Revisions to 50+1 Rule in Football
Jun 16, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has issued a preliminary assessment of the 50+1 rule in German football, indicating that while it does not fundamentally oppose the rule, it sees a need for the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) to implement specific measures for its consistent application.
Polish UOKiK
Allegations of Bid Rigging in Silesian Bus Transport Tender
Jun 16, 2025
The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies of colluding in a major bus transport tender in the Silesian agglomeration, potentially leading to fines of up to 10% of their revenue.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Conducts Inspections in Airport Fixed Base Operator Sector
Jun 15, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated new inspections targeting the fixed base operator sector at airports to ensure compliance with competition laws.
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