Tag: Spain

Veterinary Prices Are Set to Rise — What Can Regulators Do?

The UK has spent nearly two years examining the veterinary sector and…

Spain Blocks Curium’s IRAB Takeover Over Radiopharmaceuticals Competition Concerns

Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has prohibited Curium Pharma…

Spain Probes Possible Collusion in Castilla-La Mancha Road Transport Contracts

The Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has launched an…

CNMC Warns Olive Oil Withdrawal Rule Could Hurt Consumers

Spain’s competition watchdog, the CNMC, has raised concerns about a new rule…

Spain’s CNMC Urges Use of Behavioral Economics to Improve Regulation

Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has called on public…

BBVA Weighs Next Moves as Hostile Takeover of Sabadell Intensifies

Spain’s second-largest lender, BBVA, is preparing for a prolonged takeover battle after…

Telefónica Secures Shareholder Backing for Potential Vodafone Spain Acquisition

Telefónica has obtained the backing of its core shareholders for a potential…

Ercros Loses Esseco Bid After Weak Q2 and CNMC Conditions

When Italy’s Esseco made its bid for Ercros in the summer of…

Telefónica’s M&A Ambitions Meet Reality Check After Q2 Results

Telefónica’s second-quarter results offered a mix of operational stability and strategic restraint.…

Spain Fines Eólica del Alfoz €958,593 and Bans It from Public Contracts for Six Months

The Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has fined Eólica…

Telefónica Fined €20 Million in Spain for Breaking Pay-TV Commitments

Spain’s competition authority has fined Telefónica €20 million for breaking promises it…

Spain Expands Apple Probe to Potential App Store Pricing Agreements

Spain’s competition authority has widened its investigation into Apple, saying it has…