Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
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.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Hosts Study Visit for Montenegro and Albania
Dec 11, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, recently hosted a joint study visit for delegations from Montenegro and Albania focused on consumer protection.
Polish UOKiK
New Guidelines on Consumer Protection Penalties Issued by Polish Competition Authority
Dec 11, 2025
The President of the Polish competition authority has released new guidelines for imposing monetary penalties related to consumer protection violations.
Australian competition authority
Bupa Fined $35 Million for Misleading Health Insurance Claims
Dec 10, 2025
Bupa has been ordered to pay $35 million for unconscionable conduct and misleading representations regarding health insurance entitlements, impacting thousands of consumers.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authority Investigates Bureau van Dijk for Price Fixing
Dec 10, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has filed an application against Bureau van Dijk for participating in illegal price fixing and customer sharing related to business information databases.
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