April 27, 2025 – Beijing — China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued a stern warning regarding CK Hutchison Holdings’ planned sale of its overseas port assets, emphasizing that all parties involved must […]
Month: April 2025
Competition Authorities Urge Strict Merger Control, Especially in Telecoms
April 22, 2025 — Competition authorities from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Austria have issued a joint statement warning against easing merger control rules, particularly in the electronic communications sector. The […]
Apple and Meta Fined Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple was found to have restricted app developers from steering users to cheaper offers outside the […]
European Commission to Investigate Universal Music Group’s Acquisition of Downtown, Following ACM Request
April 18, 2025 The European Commission has agreed to launch an investigation into Universal Music Group’s planned acquisition of Downtown, following a request from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). Universal Music Group, […]
Lithuania Calls for Changes to Notary Fee Rules to Boost Competition and Lower Prices
April 24, 2025 — The Competition Council has urged the Lithuanian government to amend regulations that set fixed and minimum notary fees, arguing that they restrict competition and prevent consumers from accessing cheaper services. The […]
