Poland UOKiK Competition Authority News

Universities Fined for Tuition Fee Hikes, Ordered to Refund Students

Poland's UOKiK Competition Authority has fined SWPS University and Lublin University of Technology nearly PLN 3 million for illegally increasing tuition fees for continuing students. The universities are ordered to refund students any amounts exceeding the fees agreed upon at the time of contract signing.

UOKiK Fines Renewable Energy Firms Over 7 Million PLN for Unfair Practices

Poland's UOKiK Competition Authority has imposed fines exceeding 7 million PLN on two renewable energy firms, Polska Energia Grupa Kapitałowa and Energia dla Pokoleń, for unfair sales practices and unlawful contract terms. Managers also received fines totaling nearly PLN 400,000. The authority cited misleading advertising, deceptive sales tactics, and hidden contract clauses that disadvantage consumers.