Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Launches Investigation into Transport Sector
Jun 8, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has initiated an investigation into Tahograf d.o.o. for potentially abusing its dominant market position in the tachograph servicing sector.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Takes Legal Action Against DoorDash for Misleading Pricing
Jun 8, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash for allegedly advertising deceptive prices and discounts, leading consumers to pay more than expected due to hidden fees.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Calls for Deeper Review of Zwanenberg's Unox Acquisition
Jun 6, 2025
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has announced a need for a further investigation into Zwanenberg's planned acquisition of Unox, citing potential risks of increased prices for smoked sausages.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Amazon Takes Action Against Fake Reviews Following CMA Undertakings
Jun 6, 2025
Amazon has committed to strict measures to combat fake reviews on its platform, following undertakings made to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This initiative aims to enhance consumer trust and compliance with new consumer laws.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Seeks Input on Self-Preferencing Practices
Jun 5, 2025
The French competition authority is initiating a public consultation on self-preferencing practices in the cloud sector, following the enactment of the SREN law aimed at regulating the digital space.
Finnish competition authority
Finnish Court Rules Telia's Customer Service Call Charges Unlawful
Jun 5, 2025
The Finnish Market Court has prohibited Telia Finland from charging excessive fees for customer service calls related to existing contracts, aligning with consumer protection laws.
US Department of Justice
Fuel Truck Supply Company Owner Sentenced for Antitrust Violations
Jun 5, 2025
A former owner of a fuel truck supply company has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his role in bid rigging and conspiracy to monopolize contracts for wildfire services in Idaho.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Urges Businesses to Prepare for New Digital Accessibility Rules
Jun 5, 2025
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is urging businesses to get ready for new rules aimed at making websites and apps accessible to individuals with disabilities, effective June 28, 2025.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Emphasizes National Sovereignty in AI Language Model Development
Jun 4, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has highlighted the importance of developing AI language models in Hungarian as a matter of national sovereignty, following a significant commitment from Microsoft to enhance its AI systems with Hungarian language data.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Investigates Grocery Price Setting Amid Supplier Increases
Jun 4, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has launched an inquiry into grocery retail pricing practices following consumer concerns about uniform pricing and suppliers' planned price hikes.
New Zealand competition authority
New Zealand's Commerce Commission Targets Supermarket Dominance in Grocery Sector
Jun 4, 2025
The Commerce Commission of New Zealand is addressing the power imbalance in the grocery market, focusing on major supermarkets and their impact on suppliers and competition.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Finalizes Guidelines on Environmental Claims
Jun 4, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has released final guidelines aimed at regulating environmental claims made by businesses, following extensive public consultations.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Participates in Major EU Law Congress
Jun 4, 2025
The Latvian Competition Authority's senior expert represented Latvia at the XXXI FIDE Congress in Poland, focusing on EU digital economy regulations.
Dutch ACM
New Calculation Method Stabilizes Heat Tariffs in the Netherlands
Jun 4, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has introduced a new calculation method for maximum heat tariffs, making them less susceptible to price fluctuations in the natural gas market.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over NatWest's Breaches of Retail Banking Order
Jun 4, 2025
The UK competition authority has issued a letter to NatWest, highlighting multiple breaches of the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order, affecting thousands of customers and SMEs.
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