Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
City Beach Found in Breach of Consumer Law Over Button Battery Safety Standards
Dec 11, 2025
The Federal Court has ruled that City Beach violated Australian Consumer Law by selling over 60 non-compliant products containing button batteries, posing safety risks to children.
Hungarian competition authority
Enhancing Competition in Hungary's Mosquito Control Market
Dec 11, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has concluded a rapid sectoral investigation into the mosquito control market, revealing a significant decrease in single-bid public procurement procedures and identifying structural issues that hinder competition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Hosts Study Visit for Montenegro and Albania
Dec 11, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, recently hosted a joint study visit for delegations from Montenegro and Albania focused on consumer protection.
Polish UOKiK
New Guidelines on Consumer Protection Penalties Issued by Polish Competition Authority
Dec 11, 2025
The President of the Polish competition authority has released new guidelines for imposing monetary penalties related to consumer protection violations.
Australian competition authority
Bupa Fined $35 Million for Misleading Health Insurance Claims
Dec 10, 2025
Bupa has been ordered to pay $35 million for unconscionable conduct and misleading representations regarding health insurance entitlements, impacting thousands of consumers.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authority Investigates Bureau van Dijk for Price Fixing
Dec 10, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has filed an application against Bureau van Dijk for participating in illegal price fixing and customer sharing related to business information databases.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Rejects IAG's Acquisition of RAC Insurance
Dec 10, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opposed Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing concerns over reduced competition in the insurance market.
Competition Bureau Canada
Court Order Secures Investigation into WELL Health's Acquisition of HEALWELL
Dec 10, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has secured a court order to further its investigation into WELL Health's acquisition of HEALWELL, focusing on potential impacts on competition in the healthcare technology sector.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Fines Play for Unlawful Penalties on Late Payments
Dec 10, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine on Play for unfairly penalizing customers with higher bills due to late payments, deeming the practice illegal.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Launches Investigation into Agri-food Sector
Dec 9, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the competitive conditions within the agri-food sector, following previous studies on specific food products.
Court of Justice of the EU
EU Court Reduces Intel's Fine in Antitrust Case
Dec 9, 2025
The General Court of the EU has upheld the Commission's 2023 decision against Intel for anticompetitive practices but reduced the imposed fine by approximately €140 million.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Reports on Rising Petrol Prices in Major Australian Cities
Dec 9, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports that petrol prices in the five largest cities increased in the September quarter of 2025, although they remain lower than in 2024.
US Department of Justice
Court Approves Settlement for UnitedHealth and Amedisys Merger
Dec 9, 2025
The U.S. District Court has approved a settlement requiring UnitedHealth Group to divest numerous healthcare facilities to resolve antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition of Amedisys.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Multiple Construction Cartels
Dec 9, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is actively investigating several suspected cartels in the construction industry, involving around 70 companies and over 500 tenders.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authorities Release Fairness Guidance for Energy Suppliers
Dec 8, 2025
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority and E-Control have developed Fairness Guidance aimed at improving market conditions for electricity and gas suppliers, with a consultation period running until January 2026.
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