Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Dutch ACM
ACM Highlights Affordability Concerns in Heat Network Transition
Sep 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the importance of clear communication from housing corporations to tenants regarding the costs associated with switching to heat networks, as uncertainty hampers the transition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Discovers Safety Issues in Bicycle Seats
Sep 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on bicycle seats, revealing significant safety flaws in nearly all tested models.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Discovers Safety Issues in Bicycle Seats
Sep 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on bicycle seats, revealing significant safety flaws in nearly all tested models.
Dutch ACM
ACM Proposes Measures to Support Organic Farmers Amid Profitability Challenges
Sep 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has highlighted the financial struggles of organic farmers and recommended measures to enhance sustainability in the food production chain.
European Commission
European Commission Enforces Microsoft Commitments to Enhance Competition for Teams
Sep 11, 2025
The European Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from Microsoft to address competition concerns regarding its Teams platform, aimed at promoting fair competition in the collaboration tools market.
Dutch ACM
De Bijenkorf Corrects Sustainability Claims After ACM Intervention
Sep 11, 2025
Dutch department store De Bijenkorf has removed misleading sustainability claims from its website following action from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
French Competition Authority
French Authority Dismisses Anticompetitive Claims in Freight Transport Agreement
Sep 10, 2025
The French competition authority has ruled that a capacity-sharing agreement between DFDS and P&O Ferries does not have an anticompetitive purpose, following a complaint from France Manche SA and Eurotunnel.
European Commission
European Commission Seeks Feedback on Revised Technology Transfer Competition Rules
Sep 10, 2025
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation to gather comments on the draft revisions of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation and related Guidelines, aimed at enhancing legal clarity for technology transfer agreements.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's New Approach to Boosting Investment Through Competition
Sep 10, 2025
The Chief Executive of the UK Competition and Markets Authority outlines a transformative approach to enhance economic growth by fostering competition and investment.
Lithuanian competition authority
Supreme Court Upholds Merger Denial for Latvian Flour Manufacturer
Sep 10, 2025
The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania has upheld the Competition Council's decision to deny a merger between Latvian company Dobeles dzirnavnieks and Lithuanian competitor Baltic Mill, citing concerns over market dominance.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Releases Activity Report for 2023/2024
Sep 10, 2025
The German competition authority has published its activity report for 2023/2024, detailing its work over the past two years and the status of its responsibilities.
Dutch ACM
ACM Launches Warranty Awareness Campaign with Pop-Up Store
Sep 10, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has opened a pop-up warranty store in Utrecht Central Station to raise awareness about consumer warranty rights, following a surge in warranty-related complaints.
Portuguese competition authority
Portuguese Competition Authority Investigates No-Poach Agreements in Beverage Sector
Sep 9, 2025
The Portuguese Competition Authority has issued a Statement of Objections to several beverage companies for engaging in no-poach agreements that restrict worker mobility and hiring practices.
Dutch ACM
ACM Investigates Snapchat for Selling Vaping Products to Minors
Sep 9, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an investigation into Snapchat for potentially violating the Digital Services Act by allowing the sale of vaping products to minors.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against Biedronka for Misleading Pricing
Sep 9, 2025
The Polish competition authority has accused Jeronimo Martins Polska, the operator of Biedronka stores, of misleading consumers with unclear promotional pricing, potentially leading to fines of up to 10% of turnover.
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