Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Rejects IAG's Acquisition of RAC Insurance
Dec 10, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opposed Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing concerns over reduced competition in the insurance market.
Competition Bureau Canada
Court Order Secures Investigation into WELL Health's Acquisition of HEALWELL
Dec 10, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has secured a court order to further its investigation into WELL Health's acquisition of HEALWELL, focusing on potential impacts on competition in the healthcare technology sector.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Fines Play for Unlawful Penalties on Late Payments
Dec 10, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine on Play for unfairly penalizing customers with higher bills due to late payments, deeming the practice illegal.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Launches Investigation into Agri-food Sector
Dec 9, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the competitive conditions within the agri-food sector, following previous studies on specific food products.
Court of Justice of the EU
EU Court Reduces Intel's Fine in Antitrust Case
Dec 9, 2025
The General Court of the EU has upheld the Commission's 2023 decision against Intel for anticompetitive practices but reduced the imposed fine by approximately €140 million.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Reports on Rising Petrol Prices in Major Australian Cities
Dec 9, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports that petrol prices in the five largest cities increased in the September quarter of 2025, although they remain lower than in 2024.
US Department of Justice
Court Approves Settlement for UnitedHealth and Amedisys Merger
Dec 9, 2025
The U.S. District Court has approved a settlement requiring UnitedHealth Group to divest numerous healthcare facilities to resolve antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition of Amedisys.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Multiple Construction Cartels
Dec 9, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is actively investigating several suspected cartels in the construction industry, involving around 70 companies and over 500 tenders.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Authorities Release Fairness Guidance for Energy Suppliers
Dec 8, 2025
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority and E-Control have developed Fairness Guidance aimed at improving market conditions for electricity and gas suppliers, with a consultation period running until January 2026.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Reports Surge in Domestic Air Travel and Rising Airfares
Dec 8, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports that high demand for domestic air travel in September and October 2025 has led to increased airfares, despite a rise in seating capacity.
Croatian competition authority
Public Consultation on Revising Unfair Trading Practices Rules in Food Supply Chain
Dec 8, 2025
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to revise the rules on unfair trading practices in the food supply chain, aiming to gather stakeholder feedback.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Investigates IQVIA for Dominance Abuse
Dec 8, 2025
The Belgian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into IQVIA for potential abuse of its dominant position in the pharmaceutical data sector.
Australian competition authority
Commonwealth Bank Faces Penalties for Consumer Data Right Breaches
Dec 8, 2025
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been penalized $792,000 by the ACCC for failing to comply with Consumer Data Right Rules, impacting business consumers' data sharing capabilities.
European Commission
European Commission Investigates Google's AI Practices for Antitrust Violations
Dec 8, 2025
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Google's potential anticompetitive behavior regarding the use of online content for AI, focusing on unfair terms imposed on publishers and content creators.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Conducts Surprise Inspections in Energy Sector
Dec 8, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has launched surprise inspections at companies involved in electricity production and wholesale supply as part of an ongoing investigation into potential anti-competitive practices.
