Spain’s CNMC has reviewed (29 January)the draft Royal Decree on cognitive accessibility and supports its goal of ensuring equal access to goods and services for people with cognitive difficulties. While welcoming the initiative, the CNMC […]
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Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC)
Spain’s CNMC Moves Bondalti Chemicals/Ercros Merger to Phase 2
The Spanish National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has advanced the merger between Bondalti Chemicals and Ercros to a second phase of review. This follows the CNMC’s approval of six other concentration operations in […]
Spanish NCA Urges Stronger Oversight of Tragsa Group to Protect Competition
The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has called (17 January) for enhanced measures to strengthen the accountability of orders placed with Tragsa and Tragsatec, two public companies frequently used by Spanish administrations to […]
Spain’s CNMC Launches Second-Phase Investigation into Bondalti Chemicals/Ercros Merger
The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has initiated (14 January) a second-phase review of the proposed merger between Bondalti Chemicals and Ercros, citing potential risks to competition in key chemical markets. Transaction Overview […]
CNMC Fines Barcelona Bar Association €500,000 for Non-Compliance with Resolutions
The National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has imposed a €500,000 fine on the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB) for failing to adhere to resolutions related to price recommendations for lawyers’ fees. This penalty stems […]
CNMC Proposes Reforms to Modernize Spain’s Driving School Sector
The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has proposed (9 January) a series of reforms to make Spain’s driving school sector more affordable, accessible, and transparent. These measures aim to reduce costs for students, […]
CNMC Launches Investigation into VEGAP for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices
Madrid, January 7, 2025 – The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has initiated a formal investigation into VEGAP (Visual Entity for the Management of Plastic Artists) over possible anti-competitive practices in the management […]
Spain Fines Corporación Alimentaria Peñasanta SA €135,000 for Preemptive Acquisition of Lácteas Flor de Burgos
The National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has imposed (3 January) a €135,000 fine on Corporación Alimentaria Peñasanta SA (CAPSA) for acquiring Lácteas Flor de Burgos SL without notifying the regulatory body prior to […]
Spain Questions Subsidy Methodology for Canary Islands Freight Transport
Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has raised (30 December) concerns about the current methodology used to determine public subsidies for freight transport to and from the Canary Islands. While recognizing the necessity […]
Spain Recommends Removing Mandatory Professional Membership for Property Managers
Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has issued (13 December) recommendations on the proposed General Statutes of Professional Associations of Property Administrators, advocating for more open and competitive regulations in the sector. Key […]
