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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Will Coles' bruising court battle be worth it?

Coles is facing a significant lawsuit from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) over the legitimacy of its discount campaign amid claims of deceptive advertising practices.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Has Coles been caught with its pants โ€˜down downโ€™ over its prices promotion?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now the cider dispute has broken out โ€“ this is the EU's new definition

The European Commission is preparing uniform EU-level definitions for cider, which have drawn concerns from Finland's beverage industry regarding competition distortions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizen Participation Council and commissioners defend the organization of the attorney general selection contest

The Citizen Participation Council and a commission defend the public competition to select the attorney general amid civil society criticisms.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Airlines hiked ticket prices arbitrarily despite stable costs, FCCPC says

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reported price manipulation by domestic airlines in Nigeria, particularly during the festive season in December 2025.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Approval of Business Integration Between Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso, with Conditions to Maintain Competition

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission has approved the integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, setting conditions to mitigate market concentration risks.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

With 1% Market Share, A Cloud Infrastructure Market Dominated by Billions - Control Could Provide AI Competitive Advantage

Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail

A judge has raised doubts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case against Coles, which accuses the supermarket of misleading consumers with deceptive discount practices.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Transport Industry Fights for Infrastructure Financing

Over 40 European transport organizations have jointly urged EU member states and the European Commission to allocate at least 100 billion euros for the next funding round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Chogajip' Baemin-Only Contract: Citizen Groups File Complaint to the Fair Trade Commission over Distortion of Fair Competition

Citizen groups have reported the 'Baemin-Only' contract between Baedal Minjok and Chogajip Chicken to the Fair Trade Commission, claiming it severely undermines fair competition.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Comesa Probes Meta Over Whatsapp Ai Restrictions

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Meta for allegedly abusing its dominant position by restricting access to the WhatsApp Business API for AI service providers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What follows after denying Visa's acquisition of Prosa?

The National Antitrust Commission of Mexico has rejected Visa's proposal to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, raising concerns about competition in the payment processing sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries โ€“ podcast

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Unidos do Fuxico's appeal, commission imposes penalty on 6 ร‰ D+ and result remains suspended in Rio Branco

The penalty imposed on the bloco 6 ร‰ D+ follows an appeal by Unidos do Fuxico concerning a violation of contest rules in a Rio Branco carnival competition.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC attributes Kano by-election low voters turnout to Ramadan, others

The Independent National Electoral Commission attributes the low voter turnout in Kano State's by-election to the Ramadan period and a perception of limited competition among candidates.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Antitrust Commission blocks Visa's purchase of 51% of Prosa; Visa says it is 'disappointed'

Mexico's antitrust commission has blocked Visa's attempt to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, stating it would harm competition in the financial services sector.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Competition Commission: "Green light" for the acquisition of Entelecheia by the Aktor Group

The Competition Commission has approved Aktor Group's acquisition of exclusive control over Entelecheia SA.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'Blatant' fake discounting by retailers in ACCC's sights

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aims to tackle fake discounting and rebuild consumer trust in 2026, with a focus on making regulations easier for businesses to follow.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The competition for two council member positions at the SPRK has been announced; salary 7000 euros

The Latvian State Chancellery has announced a competition for two council member positions at the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) with a salary of 7000 euros per month.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Stormy Surge in Shares After Merger News, This Stock Climbed 20%

Shares of NDL Ventures surged by 20% following the approval of a merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance by the Competition Commission of India.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bespoke SGA Holdings: The acquisition of 70% of 3P SALADS by Ambrosia has been completed

Bespoke SGA Holdings has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in 3P SALADS from its subsidiary Ambrosia, following approval from the Hellenic Competition Commission.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Coles offered โ€˜utterly misleadingโ€™ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.

Feb 16 โ€ข 02:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Looking for a decent income? The European Commission offers jobs and a solid salary

The European Union is restarting a recruitment competition after a seven-year pause to find new high-level officials for managing the world's second-largest economy, offering good salaries and job security to candidates.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The European Commission is re-examining Google, suspecting it of manipulating advertising prices

The European Commission is investigating Google for allegedly manipulating advertising prices in a way that harms advertisers.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Competition investigates 11 engineering consultancies for manipulating public tenders

The National Commission of Markets and Competition in Spain is investigating 11 engineering consultancy firms for allegedly manipulating public tenders.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Administrative Court of Appeal accepts Coca-Cola HBC's appeal

The Administrative Court of Appeal has annulled a โ‚ฌ10.3 million fine imposed on Coca-Cola HBC Greece by the Competition Commission for abusing its dominant market position.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Competition Commission: Investigating Possible Unfair Practices and Violations in the Remittance Sector

The Greek Competition Commission is prioritizing an investigation into potential illegal practices within the remittance services market, prompted by complaints and proactive inquiries.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Competition Commission: ยซGreen lightยป for the acquisition of 3P Salads by Ambrosia

The Competition Commission of Greece approved Ambrosia's acquisition of 3P Salads, citing minimal impact on market competition.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

EU warns 'Meta': must open 'WhatsApp' to competing AI chatbots

The European Commission has warned Meta that changes to WhatsApp policies could stifle competition from third-party AI assistants.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Social Media: EU Commission warns Meta regarding AI services on Whatsapp

The EU Commission warns Meta for violating competition rules on WhatsApp by restricting access to AI services from competitors.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fines of โ‚ฌ1.05 million imposed on supermarkets and food companies for exceeding the profit margin cap

A total of โ‚ฌ1.05 million in fines has been imposed on five companies by Greece's Hellenic Competition Commission for violating profit margin regulations.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: EU Commission Threatens Meta: Whatsapp Must Allow Competing AI Providers

The EU Commission has ordered Meta to allow competing AI providers on its Whatsapp platform, threatening consequences if access continues to be denied.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The European Commission accused Meta of blocking competition in AI on WhatsApp

The European Commission has accused Meta of stifling competition in the artificial intelligence sector through practices on its WhatsApp platform.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

"You're Blocking Competition," Brussels Thunders Over AI in WhatsApp

The European Commission is warning that recent AI features in WhatsApp may be restricting competition among tech firms.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels accuses Meta of abusing a dominant position by blocking AI from its competitors in WhatsApp

The European Commission has accused Meta of likely abusing its dominant market position by blocking competitors' AI access in WhatsApp, prompting potential provisional measures against the company.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Monopoly Commission: He fights for competition

Tomaso Duso leads the Monopolies Commission in Germany, advocating for competition and scrutinizing market power, particularly in the food sector.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Sports

Scholarships for Mexican Athletes: from 9,000 pesos with Ana Guevara to 26,000 with Rommel Pacheco

The National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports, led by former diver Rommel Pacheco, faced challenges in modifying athlete scholarships due to athlete dissatisfaction over funding reductions linked to competition results.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Monopolies control cargo rail transport, authorities warn

The National Antitrust Commission found that there are no effective competition conditions in several relevant markets for cargo train services in Mexico, identifying three barriers to competition in its preliminary report.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

National Antitrust Commission closes investigation into barriers to competition in freight railway

The National Antitrust Commission has concluded its investigation into potential competition barriers in the freight railway transport sector, a critical area for national logistics and commerce.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Ombudsman calls on Consumption and Competition to prevent overcosts in transport alternatives to the train

Spain's Ombudsman, รngel Gabilondo, has urged the Ministry of Social Rights and the National Commission for Markets and Competition to take action against rising costs in alternative transport following a recent train accident in Adamuz, Cรณrdoba.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The Automotive Industry: This is not a Cycle Correction, but a Systemic Crisis

The article explores the systemic crisis affecting the European automotive industry, analyzing its causes, workforce shifts, the impact of Chinese competition, and potential changes in car production in Poland alongside European Commission support.

Feb 4 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Competition fines Repsol 20.5 million for "abusive margin narrowing" during the energy crisis

The National Commission of Markets and Competition has fined several companies of the Repsol Group a total of 20.5 million euros for implementing an abusive margin narrowing policy during the energy crisis in 2022.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

David Soria Tamayo appointed secretary of the citizen commission that will hold the public competition to select the new Attorney General

David Soria Tamayo has been designated as the secretary of the citizen commission responsible for conducting the public selection of the new Attorney General of the State, having assumed the role on January 22.

Feb 1 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Olive oil: The 'system' that inflates prices

The article discusses how price inflation in the olive oil market is influenced by international price dynamics and local practices such as stock retention and shelf manipulation, as revealed by two studies from the Competition Commission.

Jan 14 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

The EU Toughens Trade Relations with China over Electric Cars

The European Commission maintains a 35.3% tariff on Chinese electric cars while leaving open the possibility of suspending it for fair competition in the single market.

Jan 13 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Competition Authority Authorizes Sale of 'Pirate' Catalan Electricity Company That Requested Intervention for Serious Irregularities

The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has approved the sale of Elรฉctrica del Montsec, a small 'pirate' electricity distributor in Lleida, following requests for intervention due to severe regulatory violations.

Jan 5 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Sports

Suspension imposed on Paul after the match with Joshua

Jake Paul has been issued an indefinite medical suspension following a severe knockout and jaw injury suffered in his recent match against Anthony Joshua, requiring medical clearance for his return to competition, as confirmed by the Florida Athletic Commission.

Jan 4 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Competition fines four travel agencies 3 million for sharing contracts of the Bank of Spain and UCM

The National Commission of Markets and Competition has imposed a fine of 2.91 million euros on four travel agencies for manipulating contracts awarded by the Bank of Spain and the Complutense University of Madrid between 2021 and 2022, along with a prohibition from participating in public tenders.

Dec 29 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

Has only China benefited from the new European competitiveness package for cars? 'This is their Christmas gift'

Germany celebrates a victory for its car manufacturers as the European Commission lifts the ban on internal combustion engines until 2035, but this change also gives Chinese car manufacturers more time to surpass them in Europe and emerging markets.

Dec 28 โ€ข 13:00 UTC

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