Rome, December 19, 2024 The Italian Competition Authority has concluded its investigation into Booking.com over alleged abuse of dominance, accepting the company’s proposed commitments. The inquiry focused on Booking’s programs—Preferred Partner, Preferred Plus, and Booking […]
Year: 2024
Bundeskartellamt Highlights Achievements in 2024 Amid Complex Economic Challenges
19 December 2024 – Bonn, Germany The Bundeskartellamt, Germany’s competition authority, has released a comprehensive review of its 2024 activities, highlighting significant enforcement actions, regulatory developments, and its focus on consumer protection and fair competition […]
French Competition Authority Fines Household Appliance Firms €611 Million for Price Fixing
The Autorité de la concurrence has imposed (19 December) fines totaling €611 million on 10 manufacturers and two distributors of household appliances for engaging in vertical price-fixing agreements. These agreements, which spanned from 2007 to […]
EU Commission Seeks Public Feedback on Apple’s Interoperability Measures Under DMA
The European Commission has issued (19 December) preliminary findings outlining measures Apple must implement to ensure interoperability with its iOS and iPadOS operating systems, as mandated by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Public consultations have […]
Tencent Removes Epic Games Directors Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
In a significant move prompted by U.S. antitrust enforcement (18 December), Tencent Holdings Ltd. has removed two of its appointed directors from the board of Epic Games Inc. and relinquished its unilateral right to appoint […]
