Antitrust News Feed

Feb 25, 2025

The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority emphasized the crucial role of bidders in identifying procurement cartels during a recent conference in Debrecen.

Feb 25, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has re-authorised Diamantina Power Station to continue its operational arrangements for the North West Power System until 2030.

Feb 25, 2025

A recent survey reveals that many suppliers in Latvia are aware of protections against unfair trading practices but are reluctant to file complaints due to fear of buyer retaliation.

Feb 25, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority discusses the impact of competition on access to essential medications, highlighting issues of high prices and availability.

Feb 25, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a discussion paper inviting stakeholder feedback on access controls for superfast fixed-line broadband networks.

Feb 25, 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has proposed the creation of an online portal to provide second-hand car buyers with free access to crucial vehicle history information, aiming to enhance consumer protection and road safety.

Feb 25, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has created a checklist for public procurement organizers to strengthen competition and ensure high-quality offers at the lowest prices.

Feb 24, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority is actively supporting initiatives to reduce food prices and is expanding its online price monitoring system to include more product categories.

Feb 24, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has raised concerns that Schlumberger's acquisition of ChampionX could weaken competition in key markets, prompting further analysis of the deal.

Feb 24, 2025

The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that a dominant platform's refusal to ensure interoperability with third-party apps can constitute an abuse of its dominant position, even if the platform is not essential for the app's operation.

Feb 24, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports a notable decrease in retail petrol prices across all capital cities and most regional areas, reaching a three-year low in real terms during the December quarter of 2024.

Feb 24, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has reiterated its recommendations for procurement in electronic communications services to enhance competition and reduce risks of neutrality violations. A recent study shows improvements in procurement practices since the recommendations were issued in 2023.

Feb 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched two antitrust investigations into potential collusion among companies selling agricultural machinery, affecting 15 firms and 2 managers.

Feb 24, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has cautioned dog food suppliers about their illegal influence on retail prices, emphasizing that retailers must independently set their prices.

Feb 23, 2025

On February 21, the European Commission released an electoral toolkit to assist digital services coordinators in implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) during elections, focusing on mitigating risks from online platforms.