Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Dutch ACM
ACM Reports Decline in Postal Reliability Amid Parcel Growth
Jun 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a rise in parcel volumes but a significant drop in postal item reliability for 2024, with complaints on the rise.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Blocks Tönnies' Acquisition of Vion Slaughterhouses
Jun 12, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has prohibited Tönnies International Management GmbH from acquiring several slaughterhouses from Vion GmbH, citing concerns over market dominance.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Fines Sennheiser and Sonova for Price Fixing
Jun 12, 2025
The German competition authority has imposed fines totaling nearly six million euros on Sennheiser and Sonova for engaging in vertical price fixing related to premium headphones.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Penalizes OLX for Misleading Rating System
Jun 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has fined OLX Group over 28 million PLN for misleading practices regarding its user rating system, which allowed non-buyers to leave reviews.
Australian competition authority
Mable Technologies Revises Unfair Contract Terms Following ACCC Intervention
Jun 11, 2025
Mable Technologies has acknowledged its use of unfair contract terms in its care support platform, leading to a court-enforceable undertaking with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Australian competition authority
Jayco Faces Legal Action for Misleading Off-Road RV Advertisements
Jun 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken legal action against Jayco for allegedly misleading consumers about the off-road capabilities of its recreational vehicles.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Blocks Tönnies' Acquisition of Vion Slaughterhouses
Jun 11, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited Tönnies International Management GmbH from acquiring Vion's slaughterhouses due to significant competition concerns.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Defends Independence Amid New Market Research Tool
Jun 11, 2025
The Norwegian Competition Authority is set to enhance its independence with a new market research tool, despite concerns from legal experts about potential political influence.
Competition Bureau Canada
Loblaw Commits to Ending Property Controls in Canadian Grocery Sector
Jun 11, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada is closely monitoring Loblaw's commitment to eliminate restrictive property controls, a move aimed at enhancing competition in the grocery industry.
Czech competition authority
Czech Authority Approves EUROMEDIA and PEMIC Merger with Divestiture Condition
Jun 11, 2025
The Czech competition authority has approved the merger between EUROMEDIA and PEMIC, contingent upon EUROMEDIA divesting its wholesale distribution of printed books to maintain market competition.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Allianz's Acquisition of RAA Insurance
Jun 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Allianz's acquisition of the Royal Automobile Association's personal insurance business, citing sufficient competition in the market.
French Competition Authority
French Authorities Discuss Cybersecurity and AI at Biannual Meeting
Jun 11, 2025
On June 11, 2025, the French transport regulator hosted a biannual meeting of independent authorities to discuss cybersecurity, the role of these authorities, and the integration of artificial intelligence in regulatory processes.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authority Penalizes Influencers for Misleading Advertising Practices
Jun 11, 2025
The Italian competition authority has sanctioned influencers Big Luca and Michele Leka for promoting high-earning strategies without clearly indicating the advertising nature of their communications. Other influencers have made commitments to improve transparency.
Australian competition authority
Retailers Fined for Misleading Black Friday Sales Claims
Jun 10, 2025
Three Australian retailers have been penalized for allegedly misleading consumers about their Black Friday sales, each facing a fine of $19,800 from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Penalizes Companies for No-Poach Agreements
Jun 10, 2025
The French competition authority has fined four companies in the engineering and IT sectors for engaging in no-poach agreements that restricted employee mobility.
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