Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Authority Exempts Producers and Consumers from Frequency Reserve Costs Until 2025
Jun 18, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has approved changes to the pricing methodology for Elering AS's electricity balancing service, relieving producers and consumers from frequency reserve costs until the end of 2025.
Danish competition authority
Danish Study Reveals Simple Interventions Can Reduce Teen Social Media Use
Jun 18, 2025
A recent experiment by the Danish competition authority shows that small behavioral interventions can significantly reduce the time teenagers spend on social media without negatively impacting their experience.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Competition Authority Considers Appeal on Pharmacy Agreement Ruling
Jun 18, 2025
The Lithuanian Competition Council is contemplating an appeal against a court ruling that annulled its decision on an anti-competitive agreement among pharmaceutical companies and the Pharmacy Association.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Fitness Company Fined for Misleading Subscription Practices
Jun 18, 2025
The Italian competition authority has fined Virgin Active Italia €3 million for failing to properly inform customers about subscription terms and renewal conditions.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Rejects RTL's Advertising Cooperation Proposal with RTL2
Jun 18, 2025
The German competition authority has thoroughly examined RTL's proposal to take over the advertising marketing of RTL2 and found no room for approval.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authorities Uncover Widespread Violations in Restaurants
Jun 18, 2025
A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority revealed significant irregularities in 75% of the 626 restaurants checked, primarily related to pricing and service quality.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Rejects RTL's Advertising Cooperation Proposal
Jun 17, 2025
The German competition authority has assessed RTL's plan to market advertising space for RTL2, ultimately concluding that such cooperation is not permissible.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Reports Decreasing Price Differences Among Grocery Chains
Jun 17, 2025
The Norwegian Competition Authority has observed a significant reduction in the differences in purchasing prices among major grocery chains from 2017 to 2024, with Norgesgruppen consistently securing lower prices than its competitors.
Australian competition authority
Diamond Energy Fined for Pricing Information Breach
Jun 17, 2025
Diamond Energy has been penalized nearly $47,000 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for failing to provide essential pricing information to its customers, violating the Electricity Retail Code.
Australian competition authority
Optus Faces $100 Million Penalty for Unconscionable Sales Practices
Jun 17, 2025
Optus has agreed to a $100 million penalty for engaging in unconscionable conduct in selling telecommunications services, affecting vulnerable consumers across Australia, pending court approval.
Irish competition authority
Irish Car Dealer Convicted for Misleading Consumers
Jun 17, 2025
Adrian Hardiman, a car dealer from Co. Roscommon, has been convicted for providing false information about second-hand cars, resulting in community service and financial penalties.
Luxembourg competition authority
AliExpress Commits to Transparency Under Digital Services Act
Jun 17, 2025
The Luxembourg competition authority has accepted binding commitments from AliExpress to enhance transparency and combat illegal content on its platform, following concerns under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Requests In-Depth Review of Sprengnetter's Acquisition Plans
Jun 17, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has raised concerns over Sprengnetter GmbH's proposed acquisition of IMMOunited GmbH and lexunited, prompting a request for a detailed examination.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Investigates Airline Baggage Policies
Jun 17, 2025
The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into the baggage policies of Ryanair and Wizz Air following numerous passenger complaints about unfair charges and measurement practices.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Updates Subscriber Data Management Regulations
Jun 16, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has revised its regulations and procedures for managing subscriber data to enhance market competition and consumer protection.
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