Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
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.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Enforces Ticketmaster Changes After Oasis Ticket Sale Investigation
Sep 25, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured commitments from Ticketmaster to enhance transparency in ticket pricing following an investigation into the sale of Oasis tickets.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Calls for Digital Family Protection Movement
Sep 24, 2025
The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority emphasizes the need for a national digital family protection movement to address dangers in the digital space during a consumer protection conference.
European Commission
European Commission Investigates SAP for Anticompetitive Practices in Software Support Services
Sep 24, 2025
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into SAP's potential anticompetitive practices regarding maintenance and support services for its ERP software in the EEA.
