Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes Authorisation for Card Payment System Upgrade
Aug 13, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to authorise a coordinated effort to transition the card payments system to a more secure encryption standard.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Authority Denies Interim Measures Against Ice Hockey Federation
Aug 13, 2025
The Belgian Competition Authority has turned down a request for interim measures against the Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation, which decided to halt all inline hockey activities.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Clarifies Misrepresentation of Decision Against Mārupes Kommunālie Pakalpojumi
Aug 13, 2025
The Latvian Competition Authority has addressed recent media misrepresentations regarding its decision that found Mārupes Kommunālie Pakalpojumi abused its dominant market position, emphasizing the facts and rationale behind the ruling.
Dutch ACM
ACM Highlights Online Platforms' Responsibilities Ahead of Dutch Elections
Aug 13, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is reminding online platforms of their obligations under the Digital Services Act as the general election approaches.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Clears TPG's Minority Stake in Techem from Merger Control
Aug 13, 2025
The German competition authority has determined that TPG Inc.'s acquisition of a minority stake in Techem does not fall under German merger control regulations.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Proposes Revisions to Energy Legislation
Aug 12, 2025
The Austrian competition authority, BWB, has submitted a detailed response to proposed energy legislation, highlighting areas for improvement based on findings from a recent energy sector investigation.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Investigates Aldi's Market Claims
Aug 12, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Aldi for potentially misleading market superiority claims in its advertising.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Deregulates Wholesale Broadband Markets
Aug 12, 2025
The CNMC has announced the deregulation of wholesale fixed broadband markets in Spain, potentially enhancing competition and lowering prices for consumers.
Estonian competition authority
Baltic Energy Regulators Investigate Market Anomalies
Aug 12, 2025
Baltic energy regulators are conducting a thorough analysis of unusual pricing behaviors in the balancing energy market, assessing compliance with market integrity and transparency requirements.
US Department of Justice
DOJ Celebrates Revocation of Competition Executive Order
Aug 12, 2025
The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division praises the revocation of Executive Order 14036, signaling a shift towards a more flexible competition policy that prioritizes innovation and market freedom.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Collective Carbon Credit Acquisition for Victorian Water Corporations
Aug 12, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized the Victorian Water Industry Association and 15 water corporations to collectively acquire carbon credits, aiding their greenhouse gas reduction efforts until 2035.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Authority Penalizes Banana Company for Market Abuse
Aug 12, 2025
The Portuguese competition authority has fined a company for abusing its dominant position in the Madeira banana market, following a cooperative settlement process.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Authority Clears Aena Group's Internal Contracts
Aug 12, 2025
The CNMC has concluded that there are no competition distortions in the contracting practices between two companies within the Aena Group, providing clarity for similar internal agreements.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Moves to Authorize Key Provisions for Payment Framework
Aug 12, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is proposing to authorize new provisions related to the Issuers and Acquirers Community Framework, impacting payment clearing and settlement standards.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Forces Cvneed to Halt New Subscriptions Amid Consumer Complaints
Aug 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has intervened to stop Cvneed from accepting new customers after receiving numerous complaints about unclear subscription terms.
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