Antitrust News Feed

Mar 31, 2026

The Czech Supreme Administrative Court has confirmed that the Association of Language Schools violated competition law by setting minimum prices for language education services, impacting competition in the sector.

Mar 31, 2026

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warns of a potential gas supply shortfall on the east coast in Q3 2026, emphasizing the importance of storage to meet winter demand.

Mar 31, 2026

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, endorses proposals to separate customer service numbers from commercial call numbers to enhance user protection and transparency.

Mar 31, 2026

The revised Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now effective, mandating major supermarkets to enhance transparency in their supply agreements with suppliers.

Mar 31, 2026

The UK competition authority, CMA, has announced a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem, aiming to enhance competition and customer choice in cloud services.

Mar 31, 2026

The Dutch competition authority reports a record 829 million gigabytes of mobile data consumed in Q4 2025, with Odido surpassing KPN and VodafoneZiggo in customer consumption.

Mar 30, 2026

The Austrian competition authority has applied for a EUR 1.15 million fine against Tönnies Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH for an illegal merger involving Ritzenhoff AG, which was cleared post-factum.

Mar 30, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has endorsed the Florida Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the American Bar Association's exclusive role in accrediting law schools, promoting competition in legal education.

Mar 30, 2026

The Hungarian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into Payment Point and O.F.SZ. for allegedly misleading their business partners regarding fees and contract terms.

Mar 30, 2026

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a second-phase analysis of Decathlon's acquisition of several Intersport assets, citing potential risks to competition in the sports retail market in Tenerife.

Mar 30, 2026

The French competition authority has released informal guidance on a voluntary charter aimed at promoting sustainable products in retail, ensuring compliance with competition rules.

Mar 30, 2026

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination aimed at improving service quality and consumer protections for the National Broadband Network (NBN) starting July 2026.

Mar 30, 2026

The Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the benefits of its online price tracker, helping families save money and time during Easter shopping.

Mar 30, 2026

The President of the Polish competition authority has intervened to ensure clearer communication of discounts by retail chains Biedronka and Lidl, following consumer complaints about confusing promotional practices.

Mar 29, 2026

The Hungarian Regulatory Authority and the Competition Authority have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at ensuring fair competition and consumer protection.