Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Fines Naturgy's UFD for Anti-Competitive Practices
Dec 18, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a fine of €5.08 million on UFD, a subsidiary of Naturgy, for restricting competition in the electric meter installation market from 2018 to 2021.
Austrian competition authority
Sprengnetter Withdraws Merger Plans Amid Competition Concerns
Dec 18, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has reported that Sprengnetter has withdrawn its plans to acquire IMMOunited and lexunited due to potential competition issues.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Electricity Sector Reports Surplus of €881.7 Million for 2024
Dec 18, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has announced a surplus of €881.7 million in the electricity sector for the year 2024, exceeding initial projections significantly.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Approves Google's Commitments on Press Compensation
Dec 18, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has accepted Google's commitments to ensure fair compensation for news publishers and agencies, addressing concerns of potential abuse of dominance.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Highlights Savings with Price Comparison Tool Ahead of Christmas
Dec 18, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority emphasizes the benefits of its online price comparison tool, which helps families save money during the holiday shopping rush.
Australian competition authority
Stay Safe from Scams This Holiday Season: Tips from the National Anti-Scam Centre
Dec 18, 2025
The National Anti-Scam Centre warns Australians to be vigilant against scams during the busy holiday season, urging them to verify messages and offers before making purchases.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
FCCA Launches In-Depth Investigation into Saferoad's Acquisition of Cleanosol and Tiemerkintä A & E
Dec 18, 2025
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has initiated a detailed investigation into Saferoad's proposed acquisition of Cleanosol and Tiemerkintä A & E, citing potential adverse effects on competition in the road marking services market.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Prioritizes Investigation of Vertical Agreements in School Bags and Fashion Markets
Dec 18, 2025
The Greek competition authority has initiated a prioritized examination of vertical agreements in the school bags market and the wholesale and retail trade of branded clothing and footwear.
Dutch ACM
Velderhof Adjusts Sales Practices Following ACM Intervention
Dec 18, 2025
Dutch furniture store Velderhof will modify its sales methods after the Dutch competition authority, ACM, raised concerns about its pressure tactics on senior customers.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Competition Authority Discovers Cartel Among Educational Service Providers
Dec 18, 2025
The Lithuanian Competition Council has identified a cartel involving two groups of companies that divided the electronic gradebook and digital learning platform markets, harming educational institutions and students.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Completes Energy Price Control Investigations
Dec 18, 2025
The German competition authority has largely completed its investigations into energy price controls, resulting in approximately €200 million in refunds to the state budget.
Dutch ACM
ACM Proposes Measures to Safeguard Pet Owners from Rising Veterinary Costs
Dec 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, aims to enhance protections for pet owners against escalating veterinary prices and unnecessary treatments, driven by the commercialization of vet clinics.
Dutch ACM
ACM Enforces Compliance on Park Residence Tergouw for Utility Network Violations
Dec 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has mandated Park Residence Tergouw to rectify its bookkeeping and adhere to statutory requirements for utility system operators and suppliers following resident complaints about safety and reliability.
Dutch ACM
ACM Reports Surge in Mobile Data Usage for Q3 2025
Dec 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a significant 14% increase in mobile data consumption in Q3 2025, alongside stable market shares in the telecom sector.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Analyzes Agricultural Equipment Sector
Dec 17, 2025
The French competition authority has issued an opinion on the competitive dynamics of the agricultural equipment sector, focusing on tractor pricing and market structure.
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