Antitrust News Feed

Jun 29, 2025

The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are holding listening sessions to address how competition can help lower drug prices for Americans, focusing on anticompetitive practices by pharmaceutical companies.

Jun 27, 2025

The Justice Department has reached a settlement allowing HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks to proceed, contingent on significant divestitures and licensing commitments to promote competition.

Jun 27, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted safety inspections on various electric gardening machines, revealing issues with some models that could pose risks to users.

Jun 27, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has approved DPG Media's acquisition of RTL Nederland but imposed strict conditions to protect media pluralism and ensure independent news sources remain available.

Jun 26, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has granted approval for OÜ EG Biofond to acquire a controlling interest in Estonia Farmid OÜ, concluding that the merger will not significantly harm competition.

Jun 26, 2025

The European Accessibility Act will come into effect in Ireland on June 28, 2025, aiming to enhance accessibility for disabled individuals across various products and services.

Jun 26, 2025

The Spanish competition authority reports a minor reduction in telecommunications package prices for 2024, reflecting ongoing market dynamics.

Jun 26, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has analyzed the impact of price regulation in the energy sector from 2021 to 2023, highlighting significant changes and improvements in price stability and energy efficiency.

Jun 26, 2025

The Luxembourg competition authority hosted a delegation from the French competition authority, focusing on collaboration in antitrust enforcement and merger control.

Jun 26, 2025

The Danish competition authority has imposed a fine of 10 million kroner on A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S for failing to comply with merger control regulations during its acquisition of Pilot Air Freight Holdings LLC.

Jun 26, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on a draft decision aimed at prioritizing grid connection projects that serve major social objectives, such as schools and hospitals.

Jun 25, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency has fined retailer PPK-BJELOVAR EUR 50,000 for imposing unfair trading practices on its suppliers in the food supply chain.

Jun 25, 2025

The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority highlights the need for coordinated efforts in harnessing artificial intelligence for societal benefits during a recent conference.

Jun 25, 2025

Roger P. Alford from the Department of Justice addressed the International Association of Privacy Professionals, highlighting the evolving antitrust landscape in digital markets and the importance of consumer welfare.

Jun 25, 2025

Kris Bird, owner of a fuel truck supply company, has been sentenced to three months in prison for his involvement in bid rigging and wire fraud schemes related to contracts with the U.S. Forest Service.