The Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC) has approved the creation of a joint venture for the manufacture and commercialisation of ready-mix concrete in phase I, subject to commitments (C/1586/25…
Winter Break As in previous years, the Kluwer Competition Law Blog will take a short winter break. There will be no new posts published between 24 December and 6 January. We would like to…
As 2025 draws to a close, Australia’s competition law and policy landscape has experienced significant developments over the past year. These developments have been especially prominent in the areas…
Shortly before the Christmas recess, the Court of Justice delivered its judgment in Lukoil I (Case C-245/24), offering important guidance on the application of the Bronner doctrine (Case C-7/97) in a…
The Commission moved its ex officio investigation into the Chinese manufacturer of security equipment Nuctech to the in-depth phase. Nuctech had tried to stop the inspection by the Commission by…
Significant amendments to the Bulgarian Competition Protection Act ("CPA") have recently entered into force, marking a substantial evolution in the country's competition law framework. These reforms…
The European Commission (“Commission”) has announced[1] that it has imposed administrative fines totaling EUR 157 million on the Gucci, Chloé and Loewe brands for engaging in resale price maintenance…
On 31 October 2025, the Supreme Court of India (Supreme Court) in re: Summoning Advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases and related issues , drew the…
Introduction2025 is proving a busy year for merger control in China, as the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) – China’s antitrust authority – is beefing up merger control…
The DMA promised a single approach to digital markets throughout the EU, to enhance effectiveness and reduce regulatory burden. Three years after its entry into force, these objectives are under…
