Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Investigates Customer Service in Energy Sector
Aug 10, 2025
The CNMC is investigating customer service practices of electricity and gas companies to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Approves Circle K's Acquisition of ASTARTE-NAFTA Gas Stations with Conditions
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.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Vitamin Company for Price Fixing
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.
French Competition Authority
French Authority Approves VKR Holding's Acquisition of Tryba Group
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.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes New Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme
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).
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Investigates Submarine Cable Connectivity in Spain's Non-Peninsular Territories
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.
Polish UOKiK
Understanding Marketing Trends: Consumer Risks and Strategies
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.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Warns Consumers About Hidden Risks of Mobile Apps
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.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Imposes €115,000 Fine on Gartner-Schiener for Price Fixing
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.
US Department of Justice
U.S. Justice Department Proposes Settlement with Greystar Over Anticompetitive Pricing Practices
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.
Irish competition authority
CCPC Releases Updated Grocery Sector Analysis in Ireland
Aug 6, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has released an updated analysis of the grocery sector, confirming that competition remains effective despite rising food prices.
US Department of Justice
UnitedHealth's Acquisition of Amedisys Faces Major Divestiture Requirements
Aug 6, 2025
The U.S. Justice Department has mandated significant divestitures to address antitrust concerns regarding UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, alongside a civil penalty for Amedisys for false certification.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reviews 2015 Legal Profession Reforms
Aug 6, 2025
The Autorité de la concurrence has released an opinion assessing the impact of the 2015 reforms on the establishment and regulated rates for legal professions in France, highlighting both improvements and ongoing challenges.
Slovenian competition authority
Slovenian Competition Authority Completes Sector Studies on Food Delivery and District Heating
Aug 6, 2025
The Slovenian competition authority has concluded two significant sector studies focusing on the food delivery market and district heating, revealing potential competition issues and the need for regulatory frameworks.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Hospital Group Fined for Unreported Acquisition
Aug 6, 2025
The Spanish competition authority has fined the HM hospital group for failing to notify its acquisition of the Hospital General de la Santísima Trinidad, acknowledging their oversight.
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