Tag: cartel

MSC Unit Exits Moby After Antitrust Probe

Italy’s competition authority has ordered MSC to unwind its controversial foothold in…

European Commission Conducts Unannounced Inspections in the Ski Equipment Sector

The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of…

Austrian Cartel Court Fines Pusiol GmbH €130,000 for Role in Construction Cartel

The Austrian Cartel Court has imposed a fine of €130,000 on Pusiol…

Poland Leads EU Cartel Enforcement in 2025: Key Trends

For all the talk about digital markets, algorithms, and gatekeepers, 2025 may…

Brazil Launches Cartel Probe into Highway Repair Contracts

Brazil’s competition watchdog CADE, together with the Federal Police and the Office…

Which Cartellist is a “Buy” Opportunity?

The four largest players in the global fragrance industry are under investigation…

Clariant Disputes BP and ExxonMobil Cartel Claims

Swiss specialty chemicals producer Clariant has rejected lawsuits filed in Germany by…

Latvian Council Launches Procedural Actions Against Funeral Service Providers

The Competition Council (CC) has initiated procedural actions in the funeral services…

Esso’s Dividends and ExxonMobil Sale at Risk After Italy’s Cartel Fine

On September 26, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) imposed fines on the…

Poland Brings Charges in Alleged Soft Fruit Purchasing Cartel

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has…

The Compounding Effect of a Cartel: More than “Just” Higher Prices

When firms collude on price, they’re not just overcharging customers. They’re also…

Italy’s Authority Imposes €936 Million Fine on Major Oil Companies for Price-Fixing Cartel

The Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato –…