Antitrust News Feed

Nov 10, 2025

The Wiggles have admitted to likely breaching Australian Consumer Law by selling headbands without necessary safety warnings about button batteries, committing to raise awareness of the associated risks.

Nov 10, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved modifications to the Active Demand Response Service (SRAD) to enhance market participation and competition.

Nov 10, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's latest report reveals that cities with more independent petrol retailers tend to have lower petrol prices, emphasizing the importance of competition in the market.

Nov 10, 2025

The Competition Bureau of Canada has completed its investigation into algorithmic pricing in the rental housing market, finding no substantial harm to competition.

Nov 9, 2025

Rigó Csaba Balázs, president of the Hungarian Competition Authority, emphasized the effectiveness of market competition in Hungary during a national conference, comparing it favorably to Western European economies.

Nov 9, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is set to conduct a sweep during Black Friday to tackle misleading sales advertising by retailers.

Nov 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority has identified safety risks in over half of the tested trapezoidal lifts, leading to a market withdrawal of dangerous devices.

Nov 6, 2025

The Greek competition authority has announced proposed amendments to Law 3959/2011 aimed at improving merger control and enhancing the authority's operational efficiency.

Nov 6, 2025

A recent survey by the Spanish competition authority reveals that over half of Spaniards are regular viewers of RTVE channels, with notable differences in viewership across age groups.

Nov 6, 2025

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, asserts that only competent authorities can determine access to professional activities, not professional colleges.

Nov 6, 2025

The Greek competition authority has concluded a public consultation on its interim report regarding the maritime sector, aiming to enhance competition and address market challenges.

Nov 6, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has concluded its investigation into Coca-Cola's practices, leading the company to amend its distribution contracts to enhance competition in the market.

Nov 6, 2025

The Spanish competition authority has imposed a fine on Mediaset for improperly using product placement in a television program, violating audiovisual communication laws.

Nov 6, 2025

Following a joint action by European consumer authorities, 21 airlines will revise their misleading sustainability claims to protect consumers.

Nov 6, 2025

The Lithuanian Competition Council has fined Emsi for expanding its petrol station network without prior approval, totaling EUR 1,022,170.