Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
European Commission
European Commission Investigates Vaccine Sector for Antitrust Violations
Sep 29, 2025
The European Commission has initiated unannounced inspections in the vaccines sector amid concerns of potential antitrust violations by a company.
US Department of Justice
Indictment of Companies and Executives for Fraudulent Sales of Forklifts to U.S. Government
Sep 29, 2025
Two companies and three executives have been indicted for fraudulently selling Chinese-made forklifts to the U.S. government while evading tariffs.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Achieves 4-Star Rating for Enforcement Excellence
Sep 29, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has been awarded a 4-star rating in the 2025 Global Competition Review's Rating Enforcement, recognizing its strong performance in competition law enforcement.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Price-Fixing in Soft Fruit Purchases
Sep 29, 2025
The Polish competition authority has charged five companies and one individual with price-fixing in the soft fruit market, potentially harming local farmers over three years.
Croatian competition authority
Retail Market Study Reveals Revenue Growth Leaders in Croatia
Sep 28, 2025
The Croatian competition authority has conducted a market study revealing that Konzum plus and Studenac lead in revenue growth within the mixed goods retail sector for 2024.
US Department of Justice
DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Enhance Competition in Agriculture
Sep 28, 2025
The Justice Department and USDA have formalized a partnership to protect competition in agricultural markets, focusing on essential inputs for farmers and ranchers.
US Department of Justice
U.S. and Japan Strengthen Antitrust Cooperation
Sep 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Japan Fair Trade Commission held a meeting in Washington to enhance their collaboration on competition issues.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Reports High Fuel Prices and Margins in UK
Sep 26, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reports that fuel prices at the pump have risen significantly, with retailer profit margins remaining well above historical levels. A new Fuel Finder scheme is set to enhance competition among retailers.
Dutch ACM
ACM Issues Warning on Opslagplan's Misleading Telemarketing Practices
Sep 26, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has raised concerns over misleading telemarketing practices by Opslagplan involving home batteries, prompting consumer complaints about high cancellation fees.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Fines Major Oil Companies for Price Coordination
Sep 26, 2025
The Italian competition authority has concluded an investigation revealing that major oil companies coordinated to manipulate the bio component price in fuel, resulting in significant fines.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Reviews Electric Iron Models for Safety Compliance
Sep 26, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted tests on 15 electric iron models to ensure they meet safety standards and proper labeling.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority's Strong Stance Against Cartels
Sep 25, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority has imposed nearly 30 billion HUF in fines for cartel cases since 2017, with a particular focus on public procurement cartels.
Czech competition authority
Czech Authority Investigates Competition in E-Waste Collection Systems
Sep 25, 2025
The Czech competition authority has conducted an investigation into the market for collective fulfillment services for electronic devices to assess potential dominance among operators.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Warns About Data Protection
Sep 25, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority emphasizes the importance of data protection in its latest educational campaign, particularly highlighting the risks faced by children online.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Parliament Approves Annual Report of Competition Agency for 2024
Sep 25, 2025
The Croatian Parliament has approved the Annual Report of the Competition Agency for the year 2024 during its session held on September 26, 2025.
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