Tokyo, January 9, 2026 —The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) will continue to prioritize strict cartel enforcement, stronger oversight of digital markets, and fair trading conditions for small and medium-sized businesses, according to a New […]
Month: January 2026
Czech Authority Fines Electronics Distributor Elberry for RPM
Brno, January 9, 2026 —The Czech authority has imposed a fine of CZK 767,000 [approximately $36,881] on electronics distributor Elberry s.r.o. for engaging in illegal resale price maintenance by setting minimum prices for retailers selling […]
Bulgarian Authority Discusses Medicine Pricing Concerns During Sector Review
Sofia, January 9, 2026 — The Bulgarian authority has held meetings with pharmaceutical trade and industry associations as part of its ongoing sector inquiry into wholesale and retail markets for medicinal products, amid public claims […]
French Authority Opens Inquiry into Conversational AI and Agentic Commerce
Paris, January 9, 2026 — The French authority has opened ex officio inquiries into the competitive functioning of the conversational agent sector, with a view to issuing a formal opinion in 2026, citing the rapid […]
French Authority Finds Fine Reductions, Dawn Raids Still Drive Leniency Applications
Paris, January 9, 2026 — Fine reductions and the launch of dawn raids remain the primary factors prompting companies to apply for leniency, according to a new study published by the French authority examining the […]
