Antitrust News Feed

Aug 11, 2025

The Greek Competition Authority has unanimously approved Piraeus Bank's acquisition of control over National Insurance, determining it does not significantly alter market competition.

Aug 11, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has released an overview of the energy markets for June 2025, highlighting average electricity prices and future price forecasts.

Aug 11, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports that domestic airlines are failing to increase seating capacity to match the surge in passenger demand, leading to higher airfares.

Aug 11, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has granted approval for CODEX to acquire sole control over Visma Consulting, determining that the merger will not significantly harm competition.

Aug 11, 2025

The CNMC has authorized nineteen concentration operations in July, signaling a favorable environment for mergers and acquisitions in Spain. This decision highlights the importance of compliance with competition regulations for businesses.

Aug 10, 2025

The CNMC is investigating customer service practices of electricity and gas companies to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.

Aug 10, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has granted Circle K permission to acquire control over ASTARTE-NAFTA's gas stations, imposing conditions to mitigate competition concerns.

Aug 10, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into a vitamin and dietary supplement company for suspected minimum resale price maintenance, a serious violation of competition law.

Aug 10, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved VKR Holding's acquisition of the Tryba group, concluding that the transaction poses no anticompetitive risks.

Aug 10, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed a new voluntary scheme to enhance the recycling of soft plastic packaging, led by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA).

Aug 10, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is analyzing the competitive landscape and submarine cable connectivity in non-peninsular regions, aiming to ensure fair competition and consumer protection.

Aug 8, 2025

The Polish competition authority highlights the impact of marketing trends on consumer behavior, raising concerns about their safety and value. A guide is provided to help consumers navigate these trends.

Aug 7, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority (GVH) has issued guidelines to help consumers navigate the potential dangers of mobile applications, emphasizing the importance of safety and privacy.

Aug 7, 2025

The Austrian competition authority has fined Gartner-Schiener €115,000 for participating in illegal price-fixing and market-sharing agreements from May 2012 to April 2017.

Aug 7, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department has proposed a settlement with Greystar, the largest landlord in the country, to address allegations of anticompetitive practices involving algorithmic pricing in rental markets.