Rising Gas Station Prices: Industry: Hasty Fuel Laws Endanger Investments
The BDI Industry Association expresses concerns that the German government's new fuel regulations could jeopardize investments across various sectors and infringe on business freedoms.
Ministry of Development: Guidelines for the fee in favor of the Competition Commission for anonymous companies
Greece's Ministry of Development has clarified guidelines on the fee for the Competition Commission regarding the establishment and capital increase of anonymous companies, as per new regulations.
The Fair Trade Commission appoints Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo as new non-executive members
Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo have been appointed as new non-executive members of the Fair Trade Commission of Korea.
Poland Cementing the Market for Regional Rail Transport
Legislative changes in Poland are raising concerns about the future of competition in regional rail transport.
Window Cleaners of Tall Buildings May Have Shared Clients Illegally in Tampere
Two window cleaning companies in Tampere are suspected of violating laws by sharing clients, as reported by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV).
The state wants to increase the amount necessary to control mergers
The Estonian government plans to raise the threshold for controlling corporate mergers, increasing the merger assessment amounts significantly.
CJN supports FCCPC's role in safeguarding Nigeria's business environment
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has emphasized the importance of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in ensuring fair trade practices in Nigeria's business environment.
Sony sued for charging overprices on games
Sony is facing a lawsuit in London alleging that it imposes excessively high prices for digital games and content on its PlayStation platform, potentially violating UK competition law.
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Curb Subsidy Misuse Under New Law
Rwanda has enacted a new law aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation of public subsidies to avoid market distortion.
The Senate suspends the competition case against 'Rฤซgas satiksme' and 'Rฤซgas mikroautobusu satiksme' and appeals to the EU court
The Latvian Senate has halted a competition case involving public transport companies Rฤซgas satiksme and Rฤซgas mikroautobusu satiksme, appealing to the EU court over a previous decision.
Industry: The EU Dares Light Protectionism
The EU has proposed a new draft law aimed at protecting domestic industries against competition through a form of light protectionism.
Human Resources Departments Under Scrutiny by Competition Defense Agencies
Antitrust agencies are investigating agreements between companies regarding hiring practices, salaries, and non-compete clauses.
Athens Brewery on Legal Dispute Over Competition Issues
Athens Brewery is involved in a legal dispute regarding competition issues, with a recent interim ruling from an Amsterdam court partially supporting their arguments against claims from Macedonian Thrace Brewery.
The Macedonia-Thrace Brewery on the legal dispute over competition issues
The Dutch court is nearing a decision that could grant Macedonia-Thrace Brewery at least โฌ83 million in damages from Heineken and Attica Brewery due to illegal abusive practices.
Storm around the Lawyer of the Year competition. Well-known lawyer: This is a misunderstanding
The competition for 'Lawyer of the Year' has changed to include both male and female nominees, sparking controversy and claims of a lack of prior consultation within the legal community.
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.
Latvian Competition Authority suspects Maxima of forming a cartel agreement
The Latvian Competition Authority has uncovered signs of a cartel agreement between the two largest food retail companies in Latvia, including Maxima.
Signs of Forbidden Agreements Found Between Two Largest Food Retailers
Latvia's Competition Council has detected signs of prohibited agreements between the two largest food retail companies, impacting consumer interests.
Teachers' Union: 'Administrative Integration Law Provokes Regional Competition and Undermines Public Education'
The National Teachers' Union in South Korea is calling for a complete review of the proposed law on the establishment of integrated special cities, claiming it threatens public education by fostering competition between regions.
Professor thinks Joensuu city mismanaged the โฌ30 million music house competition: 'It's pouring into the cooperative's pocket'
A public law professor has criticized Joensuu city's handling of the competition for a โฌ30 million music and cultural center, suggesting it may constitute hidden state aid.
The competition for the head of the Department of Customs was won by the deputy head ลฝ. Rudaitienฤ
ลฝanetฤ Rudaitienฤ has been recognized as the winner of the competition for the head of the Department of Customs in Lithuania, pending final security clearance.
Famous social media influencers demand change in advertising guidelines - KKV: The guidelines are based on law
Influencers in Finland are calling for changes to advertising guidelines set by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), which they argue place them at a disadvantage compared to traditional media.
Specialized lawyers in ten branches of law can apply to occupy the office of the General Prosecutor
Lawyers with higher-level degrees in ten branches of law will be able to enter a public competition to appoint the new General Prosecutor of Ecuador.
Companies that formed a cartel were fined thousands: 'Vilnius Public Transport' was harmed
Two companies engaged in cartel activities during public procurement for spare parts faced significant fines, impacting Vilnius Public Transport.
The Saeima Committee Opposes Amendments to Criminalize Cartels
The Saeima Legal Committee in Latvia has rejected proposed amendments aimed at making individuals liable for cartel participation in public procurement.
Three 'cutters' in public contracts: Stop to direct assignations โ procurements
Greece's Independent Public Procurement Authority is taking steps to curb practices that undermine competition in public contracts by limiting the use of direct assignation and negotiation without prior publication.
Coffee Prices: Tchibo Loses Against Aldi Sรผd
Tchibo has suffered another legal defeat against Aldi Sรผd over allegations of selling coffee at prices below production costs.
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.
ASEP: Announcement for 2,628 positions from participants in the nationwide written competition 1G/2025
The Greek ASEP has announced the opening of 2,628 positions for permanent and indefinite private law personnel in various fields within public agencies, following the nationwide written competition 1G/2025.
China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law
China has initiated an investigation into food delivery platforms to assess market competition and address issues such as excessive subsidies and price wars.
Deputy Minister of Education on Nawrocki's veto: 'One of the dumbest, but the competition is very tough'
Katarzyna Lubnauer criticized the legal justification for Karol Nawrocki's veto of the educational law, highlighting its ideological nature and inaccuracies.
Higher Salaries and Competitions for Delegations. A Revolution in the Delegation of Judges is Coming
The article discusses proposed reforms in Poland regarding the delegation of judges, emphasizing changes in salaries, the importance of competition for these positions, and aligning national laws with European Union regulations.