Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Participates in Major EU Law Congress
Jun 4, 2025
The Latvian Competition Authority's senior expert represented Latvia at the XXXI FIDE Congress in Poland, focusing on EU digital economy regulations.
Dutch ACM
New Calculation Method Stabilizes Heat Tariffs in the Netherlands
Jun 4, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has introduced a new calculation method for maximum heat tariffs, making them less susceptible to price fluctuations in the natural gas market.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over NatWest's Breaches of Retail Banking Order
Jun 4, 2025
The UK competition authority has issued a letter to NatWest, highlighting multiple breaches of the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order, affecting thousands of customers and SMEs.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Approves Schiphol's Charge Increases
Jun 4, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has deemed the recent increase in charges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as reasonable, allowing the adjustments to remain in effect despite complaints from airlines.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Proposes Standardized Mortgage Contracts for Consumer Protection
Jun 4, 2025
The Polish competition authority is set to initiate legislative work on a law that will introduce standardized mortgage contract templates with fixed interest rates, aimed at enhancing consumer protection and reducing legal risks for banks.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Issues New Guidance on Property Controls
Jun 3, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has released updated guidance on competitor property controls, aiming to enhance transparency and compliance with the Competition Act. This guidance follows public consultation and reflects ongoing changes in competition law.
Latvian competition authority
Understanding Consumer Behavior: Why We Don't Choose the Best Options
Jun 3, 2025
Latvian competition authority highlights the paradox of consumer behavior, revealing why consumers often fail to make economically advantageous decisions despite available tools and information.
US Department of Justice
DOJ's Bill Rinner Highlights New Merger Review Strategies at GWU Conference
Jun 3, 2025
At the George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab Conference, DAAG Bill Rinner outlined the Department of Justice's renewed commitment to rigorous merger enforcement, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the review process.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Strengthens National Language through Microsoft Decision
Jun 3, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has taken significant steps to protect national interests by regulating Microsoft’s use of Hungarian language data for AI development.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Temporary Changes to Battery Stewardship Scheme
Jun 3, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted interim authorisation for the Battery Stewardship Scheme to continue with limited adjustments to its levy and rebates, ensuring its financial viability.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Seeks Feedback on Steeline Members' Collective Bargaining Proposal
Jun 2, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is considering authorizing Steeline Members to engage in collective bargaining and joint advertising for a decade, inviting public submissions until June 18, 2025.
Australian competition authority
Reebelo Australia Fined for Misleading Consumer Rights Claims
Jun 2, 2025
Reebelo Australia has been penalized $59,400 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading consumers about their rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Australian competition authority
Rising Petrol Prices in Australia Driven by Currency Fluctuations
Jun 2, 2025
Average retail petrol prices in Australia's major cities increased in the March quarter of 2025, primarily due to a lower Australian dollar against the US dollar, according to the ACCC's latest report.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Raises Concerns Over Amazon's Price Control Mechanisms
Jun 2, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary legal concerns regarding Amazon's price control mechanisms affecting marketplace sellers on its platform, suggesting potential violations of competition laws.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Launches In-Depth Investigation into Idealista/Portal47 Merger
Jun 1, 2025
The Portuguese competition authority has initiated a detailed investigation into the merger between Idealista and Portal47 due to significant concerns regarding its market impact.