Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Calls for Clarity on Ethical Finance Subsidies
Dec 15, 2025
The CNMC has issued recommendations regarding a draft decree aimed at promoting ethical finance entities, highlighting potential state aid implications.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Takes Action Against HelloFresh and Youfoodz for Misleading Subscription Practices
Dec 15, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated legal proceedings against HelloFresh and Youfoodz for allegedly misleading consumers regarding subscription cancellations.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Imposes Heavy Fines for Agricultural Machinery Cartel
Dec 15, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines totaling nearly 340 million PLN on eight companies and two individuals for colluding in the sale of agricultural machinery, restricting competition for over 11 years.
European Commission
European Commission Imposes €72 Million Fine on Battery Manufacturers for Cartel Participation
Dec 14, 2025
The European Commission has fined three automotive starter battery manufacturers and their trade association €72 million for participating in a long-running cartel that restricted competition and potentially raised prices in the automotive sector.
US Department of Justice
Justice Department Highlights Antitrust Concerns in Veterinary Accreditation
Dec 14, 2025
The Justice Department has reaffirmed that accreditation standards set by the American Veterinary Medical Association are subject to antitrust scrutiny, emphasizing the need for competition in veterinary education.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Discusses AI's Impact on Market Competition
Dec 14, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) emphasizes the importance of artificial intelligence in enhancing market competitiveness while ensuring consumer protection during the inaugural meeting of the Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Council.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Updates Procedures for Regularizing Irregular Occupations of Telefónica's Infrastructure
Dec 14, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved updates to the procedures for regularizing irregular occupations of Telefónica's passive infrastructure, aiming to enhance legal security and streamline incident management.
Dutch ACM
ACM Introduces New Framework for Prioritizing Socially Beneficial Projects in Grid Access
Dec 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has established a new framework to prioritize projects that contribute to significant social objectives for access to the congested electricity grid.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Prioritizes Investigation into Pet Food Supply Market
Dec 11, 2025
The Greek competition authority has initiated a prioritized examination of potential anti-competitive practices in the pet food supply market, focusing on vertical agreements.
Croatian competition authority
Global Competition Forum and OECD Meetings Held in Paris
Dec 11, 2025
The Croatian competition authority participated in the Global Competition Forum and OECD Competition Committee meetings in Paris from December 1 to 4, 2025, discussing key competition policy issues.
European Commission (DMA)
Fifth Meeting of the Digital Markets Act High-Level Group Focuses on Regulatory Cooperation
Dec 11, 2025
The High-Level Group on the Digital Markets Act convened for its fifth meeting, discussing regulatory frameworks and endorsing a joint paper on Artificial Intelligence.
Australian competition authority
Record Stevedoring Prices Raise Concerns Over Market Dynamics in Australia
Dec 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports record high stevedoring prices and profits despite significant spare capacity in ports, indicating potential market failures.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes Enhanced Protections for Music Licensing in Australia
Dec 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed new conditions for the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) to improve transparency and accountability in music licensing arrangements.
Australian competition authority
City Beach Found in Breach of Consumer Law Over Button Battery Safety Standards
Dec 11, 2025
The Federal Court has ruled that City Beach violated Australian Consumer Law by selling over 60 non-compliant products containing button batteries, posing safety risks to children.
Hungarian competition authority
Enhancing Competition in Hungary's Mosquito Control Market
Dec 11, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has concluded a rapid sectoral investigation into the mosquito control market, revealing a significant decrease in single-bid public procurement procedures and identifying structural issues that hinder competition.
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