Antitrust News Feed

Mar 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has released a guide to help consumers recognize and resist common marketing tactics that influence purchasing decisions.

Mar 13, 2025

The French competition authority has initiated a public consultation to evaluate the role and resources of monitoring trustees involved in overseeing corrective measures for mergers that may raise competition concerns.

Mar 13, 2025

The Lithuanian Competition Council has issued recommendations to promote competition in the electric vehicle charging sector, urging municipalities to avoid practices that could harm market dynamics.

Mar 13, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a 10% increase in feed-in costs for households with solar panels, alongside rising prices for fixed energy contracts.

Mar 12, 2025

On March 13, the Luxembourg competition authority participated in a roundtable discussing consumer rights in online commerce, coinciding with World Consumer Day.

Mar 12, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority is re-examining the Nitrogénművek cartel case following a court ruling that upheld serious violations including price-fixing and market division.

Mar 12, 2025

Cadell Construction Joint Water Supply Scheme has acknowledged breaching the Water Charge Rules by improperly increasing its water delivery charges, leading to a court-enforceable undertaking from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Mar 12, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed preliminary concerns regarding DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, highlighting potential risks to competition in container transport services.

Mar 12, 2025

The French competition authority has approved Carrefour's acquisition of Louis Delhaize's French operations, contingent upon divesting certain stores and a shopping center to maintain competition.

Mar 12, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia to engage in collective bargaining for essential aviation services for the next decade.

Mar 12, 2025

The Austrian competition authority, BWB, continues its fight against unfair trading practices, as highlighted in its 2024 annual report, which details complaints and investigations from the previous year.

Mar 12, 2025

On World Consumer Day, the Polish competition authority introduces a savings calculator aimed at promoting responsible consumption and financial planning among consumers.

Mar 11, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority is launching a new investigation into single-bid public procurement procedures, focusing on the vehicle procurement market after examining medical imaging equipment.

Mar 11, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized several sugar companies to collectively negotiate storage and handling agreements, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Mar 11, 2025

The New Zealand Commerce Commission is seeking public feedback on its draft recommendation to deregulate access to Chorus' copper network in rural areas, citing advancements in alternative technologies.