Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Güeñes Municipality's Local Preference Violates Competition Law
Apr 8, 2026
The Spanish competition authority has ruled that the Güeñes municipality's practice of favoring local producers in public contracts is discriminatory and violates competition laws.
US Federal Trade Commission
StubHub to Refund $10 Million for Deceptive Pricing Practices
Apr 8, 2026
StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC charges for failing to disclose total ticket prices, including mandatory fees, violating consumer protection laws.
Croatian competition authority
New EU Regulation on Unfair Trading Practices in Agricultural Supply Chains
Apr 8, 2026
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/697 to enhance cooperation among enforcement bodies regarding unfair trading practices in agricultural and food supply chains.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Reports Record Fines and Complex Cases in 2025
Apr 8, 2026
The Czech competition authority has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting record fines for anticompetitive behavior and a significant increase in public procurement cases.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Releases Provisional Settlements for Electricity and Gas Sectors
Apr 8, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published provisional settlements for the electricity and gas sectors, revealing significant financial discrepancies and trends in energy consumption.
Dutch ACM
ACM Reports Rising Natural Gas Prices Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Apr 8, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports significant increases in natural gas prices, with households facing nearly 400 euros more annually due to recent market fluctuations.
Competition Bureau Canada
Court Order Secures Investigation into Keyera's Acquisition of Plains
Apr 8, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada has secured a court order to further investigate Keyera's proposed acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline's Canadian natural gas liquids business, assessing its impact on competition in the oil and gas sector.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Launches In-Depth Review of Greystar's Acquisition of Life Stay Cartuja
Apr 7, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a second-phase analysis of Greystar's acquisition of Life Stay Cartuja, citing potential risks to competition in the student housing market in Sevilla.
US Department of Justice
Fuel Executive Sentenced for Military Contract Fraud
Apr 7, 2026
Jasen Butler, owner of Independent Marine Oil Services LLC, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding the U.S. military in a contract bid scam, involving falsified documents and over $4.5 million in fraudulent payments.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Reports on Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sector
Apr 7, 2026
The Czech competition authority has released a final report on the non-alcoholic beverage sector, revealing increased market concentration but a weakening of the strongest players.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Issues Guidelines on Health Claims in Food Advertising
Apr 6, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority has released a guide to help businesses comply with regulations on health claims in food and dietary supplement advertising, aiming to protect consumers.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Responds to Internal Criticism Amid Political Allegations
Apr 5, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority, GVH, firmly rejects accusations made by its office manager, Berezvai Zombor, regarding political influence and internal disputes.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Unveils Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
Apr 2, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has released its strategic plan for FY 2026-2030, outlining its mission and goals for the next five years.
Dutch ACM
ACM Launches Market Investigation into Digital Learning Materials
Apr 2, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is set to investigate the market for digital learning materials in secondary education, inviting stakeholders to share their experiences and insights.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Sets 2026-2027 Goals for Affordability and Choice
Apr 2, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2026-2027, focusing on enhancing competition to improve affordability and consumer choice.
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