WARSAW, March 16 — Poland’s authority UOKiK is developing artificial intelligence tools to help detect manipulative online design practices known as “dark patterns,” as part of a project aimed at strengthening consumer protection in digital […]
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Polish Competition Authority Investigates Practices Of Power Grid Operator PSE
Warsaw, March 4, 2026 — The President of Poland’s competition authority UOKiK has opened an explanatory proceeding to examine the practices of electricity transmission system operator Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE). The investigation concerns the implementation […]
Poland’s UOKiK Imposes Over USD 160 Million in Competition Fines in 2025
Warsaw, March 2, 2026 — The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued 369 competition decisions in 2025 and imposed more than PLN 580 million in fines for anti-competitive practices, as […]
Polish UOKiK Raids Allegro Over Suspected Self-Preferencing in Delivery Services
Warsaw, February 26, 2026 — Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has conducted searches at Allegro’s headquarters in Poznań and offices in Warsaw as part of an investigation into possible violations of competition […]
Agriculture Supply Chains Draw Growing Enforcement Attention Across Europe
By Vipal Durge The agriculture and food supply chain has emerged as a growing enforcement priority for national competition authorities (NCAs) across Europe, with regulators simultaneously targeting buyer power in food retail, restrictive vertical practices […]
Polish Authority Probes Possible Collusion in Electronics Distribution Market
Warsaw, January 28, 2026 — Poland’s competition authority has opened an explanatory investigation into suspected collusion in the sale of popular IT, consumer electronics and household appliances, following signals that companies across the supply chain […]
Polish Authority Co-Hosts ICN Advocacy Workshop in Armenia
Warsaw, January 19, 2026 — Polish authority said it is co-organising a major International Competition Network (ICN) advocacy workshop in Armenia as part of its work to promote shared approaches to enforcement and policy in the global […]
Polish Authority Fines Bathroom Products Distributor Oltens for Online RPM
Warsaw, January 7, 2026 — The Polish authority has imposed a combined fine of PLN 322,080 (approximately $89,377) on bathroom fittings distributor Oltens 1 and two of its managers for fixing minimum resale prices in […]
Polish Authority Encourages Businesses, Consumers to Pursue Follow-On Damages Claims
Warsaw, December 22, 2025 — The Polish authority said consumers and businesses harmed by cartels or abuses of dominance can pursue compensation claims more easily by relying on infringement decisions issued by the President of […]
Poland Slaps Another Massive Cartel Fine on Farm Machinery Sector — Nearly $95m
Warsaw, 15 December 2025 — Poland’s competition authority, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), has imposed almost PLN 340 million ($95 million) in fines on CNH Industrial Polska, seven agricultural machinery dealers and […]
