Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Reports on Polish Malt Market for Beer Production
Sep 24, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has analyzed the malt market for beer production, highlighting issues related to the supply and quality of grains necessary for malt production.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Conducts Inspection in Cancer Treatment Sector
Sep 23, 2025
The French competition authority has conducted an unannounced inspection at a company suspected of anticompetitive practices in the cancer treatments sector.
Australian competition authority
Optus Fined $100 Million for Unconscionable Sales Practices
Sep 23, 2025
The Federal Court has ordered Optus to pay a $100 million penalty for engaging in unconscionable conduct in selling mobile phones and contracts to vulnerable consumers.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Seeks Feedback on Joint Electricity Buying Group in South Australia
Sep 23, 2025
The ACCC has proposed to authorize a joint electricity buying group for the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, allowing members to pool demand and negotiate supply agreements.
Czech competition authority
Czech Republic Joins OECD Project to Combat Bid Rigging in Public Procurement
Sep 23, 2025
The Czech competition authority is participating in an OECD project aimed at enhancing the detection and reporting of bid rigging among public procurement suppliers.
Australian competition authority
Regulators Discuss Immersive Technologies and Their Impact
Sep 23, 2025
The Digital Platform Regulators Forum has released a working paper examining immersive technologies and their regulatory implications across various industries.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Summit 2025: Aiming for Economic Resilience
Sep 23, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada is set to host its sixth annual summit on October 1, 2025, focusing on enhancing competition to foster a more affordable and resilient economy.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Takes Legal Action Against JustAnswer for Misleading Consumers
Sep 22, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed a lawsuit against JustAnswer LLC for allegedly misleading consumers about subscription fees and government affiliations.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Highlights Market Shaping in Public Procurement Consultation
Sep 22, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to a consultation on public procurement, emphasizing the importance of market shaping to achieve broader economic goals.
Dutch ACM
ACM Introduces New Tariff Method to Boost Energy Transition and Investment
Sep 22, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has unveiled a new method for setting tariff revenues for system operators, aimed at stimulating investments to address grid congestion and accelerate the energy transition.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Releases Final Report on Superfast Broadband Access Service Determination
Sep 21, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has published its final report on the superfast broadband access service access determination, aiming to enhance competition and consumer access in broadband services.
Croatian competition authority
OECD Guidelines for Preventing Bid Rigging in Public Procurement Now Available Online
Sep 21, 2025
The OECD has released guidelines aimed at helping public officials prevent, detect, and report bid rigging in public procurement processes.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Highlights AI's Role in Competitiveness
Sep 21, 2025
Rigó Csaba Balázs, president of the Hungarian Competition Authority, emphasizes the importance of supporting local SMEs in effectively utilizing artificial intelligence technologies during a recent international conference.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Concludes Spreadex Merger Creates Monopoly in Sports Betting
Sep 19, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has determined that the merger between Spreadex and Sporting Index has created a monopoly in the online sports spread betting market, significantly reducing competition.
Dutch ACM
ACM Introduces Guidelines for Honest Discount Practices
Sep 19, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has released new guidelines aimed at ensuring that businesses provide honest price indications and discounts to protect consumers from misleading practices.
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