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Global Antitrust Fines Reached $7.7 Billion in 2025

A&O Shearman's March 2026 report indicates global antitrust fines rose to $7.7 billion in 2025, the highest since 2021. While the total number of infringement decisions decreased, the report highlights a strategic shift by regulators towards more efficient enforcement, focusing on key sectors and utilizing "soft" tools alongside targeted "hard" fines for deterrence and precedent-setting.

Antitrust Enforcement Fines Regional Snapshots 2025

This document provides a visual breakdown of antitrust enforcement fines across Europe, APAC, and the Americas for 2025. It highlights regional differences in enforcement priorities and the types of conduct most commonly penalized by competition authorities, noting significant financial figures for Europe.

Global Antitrust Enforcement Report Analysis

A&O Shearman has published a global antitrust enforcement report analyzing trends across over 30 jurisdictions. The report highlights a significant increase in cartel fines, reaching USD3.3 billion in 2025, and increased scrutiny of digital markets and investigative powers.

NEH Collections Stewardship Grant Opportunity

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a new Collections Stewardship grant opportunity, offering up to $14,000,000 for projects focused on preserving and making accessible physical and digital humanities collections. Applications are due by May 11, 2026.

WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced the WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects funding opportunity. This program invites eligible entities in the Western United States to apply for federal cost-sharing for water recycling projects with total costs of $500 million or more.

FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is seeking applications for its FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program. The program aims to fund projects that transition ocean observing technologies from research to operational status, with up to $7.5 million available over three years.

DOE FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Development

The Department of Energy's Office of Science is seeking applications for its FY2026 research opportunities in accelerator stewardship and development. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to advance accelerator science and technology and support domestic supplier development, with a total program funding of $15,000,000.

Energy Department Offers $1.9B for Grid Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity to upgrade the nation's power grid. The SPARK funding opportunity aims to accelerate upgrades to meet rising electricity demand, lower costs for consumers, and improve grid reliability. Concept papers are due April 2, 2026, and applications are due May 20, 2026.

EDPB-EDPS Opinion on Biotech Act Privacy Implications

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have issued a joint opinion on the privacy implications of the proposed European Biotech Act. The opinion provides guidance on the GDPR compliance aspects of the proposed legislation.

ICO Open Letter to Tech Firms on Age Checks and Child Data Protection

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued an open letter to social media and video-sharing platforms, urging them to strengthen age assurance measures to prevent underage children from accessing services. The ICO expects platforms to move beyond self-declaration and utilize available technology to enforce minimum age requirements.