Antitrust News Feed

Feb 2, 2026

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 34 million PLN on Orange Polska for unlawfully charging prepaid customers for inactivity fees.

Jan 30, 2026

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an investigation into Roblox, focusing on the platform's measures to protect minors from potential risks.

Jan 30, 2026

The Polish competition authority has found excessive levels of methanol in several winter windshield washer fluids, raising safety concerns for consumers.

Jan 29, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has mandated Sevita Health to divest over 100 healthcare facilities to address antitrust concerns related to its proposed acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services.

Jan 29, 2026

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is investigating potential anticompetitive practices in the aerial services sector, focusing on public procurement for fire prevention, medical transport, and search and rescue services.

Jan 29, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a draft proposal to regulate deceptive fees in the rental housing market, aiming to enhance transparency for consumers.

Jan 29, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has announced a workshop aimed at understanding consumer injuries related to data collection and usage, scheduled for February 26.

Jan 29, 2026

The Hungarian competition authority has imposed a fine of 235 million HUF on eMAG for multiple violations of fair trading practices, including misleading discounts and inadequate consumer information.

Jan 29, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a draft rule regarding Negative Option Plans to the Office of Management and Budget for review, marking a significant step in consumer protection regulation.

Jan 29, 2026

FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has issued warning letters to 42 law firms regarding potentially anticompetitive employment practices related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring standards.

Jan 29, 2026

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has filed a legal challenge against a Balearic decree regulating recreational boat rentals, citing unjustified restrictions on competition.

Jan 29, 2026

The French competition authority is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on the competitive functioning of the conversational agents sector, inviting stakeholders to submit their responses by March 6, 2026.

Jan 29, 2026

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that Coles Group Limited's acquisition of a supermarket and liquor store lease in Kalgoorlie, WA, requires a detailed Phase 2 review due to potential competition concerns.

Jan 28, 2026

The French competition authority is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on the competitive functioning of the conversational agents sector, inviting stakeholders to submit their responses by March 6, 2026.

Jan 28, 2026

The Portuguese Competition Authority has fined the Azores Tourist Information Guides Association for fixing minimum prices for tourist guide services, violating competition rules.