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    Poland's Competition Watchdog Searches Allegro Offices in Poznan, Warsaw

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    Posted on February 26, 2026

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    Last updated: April 2, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Poland’s UOKiK searched Allegro’s Poznań HQ and Warsaw offices on Feb 26, 2026 during preliminary proceedings. Authorities suspect Allegro favored its own logistics services, potentially breaching competition rules.

    Poland’s Antitrust Office Searches Allegro in Poznan and Warsaw

    UOKiK Searches Allegro Premises

    Feb 26 (Reuters) - Poland's antimonopoly office UOKiK said on Thursday it had searched the headquarters of e-commerce platform Allegro in Poznan and its offices in Warsaw as part of explanatory proceedings.

    Own Logistics vs Competitors

    Reason for the Searches

    The searches were related to suspicions that Allegro may have favoured its own logistics services over those of its competitors, potentially breaching competition rules, UOKiK said in a statement.

    Reporting by Reuters

    Source and Timing

    (Reporting by Alicja Surdy in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

    References

    • Poland’s Antitrust Office Searches Allegro in Poznan and Warsaw – Global Banking & Finance Review
    • Polish e‑commerce platform Allegro under scrutiny over delivery practices – MLex

    Table of Contents

    • UOKiK Searches Allegro Premises
    • Own Logistics vs Competitors
    • Reason for the Searches
    • Reporting by Reuters
    • Source and Timing

    Key Takeaways

    • •On Feb 26, 2026, UOKiK searched Allegro’s Poznań headquarters and Warsaw offices.
    • •The action is part of explanatory proceedings by Poland’s competition authority.
    • •Regulators suspect Allegro favored its own logistics services over rivals.
    • •If breaches are confirmed, Allegro could face competition penalties.
    • •Proceedings are preliminary; no final decision on violations has been announced.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Poland's competition watchdog searches Allegro offices in Poznan, Warsaw

    1What is the main topic?

    Poland’s competition authority UOKiK searched Allegro’s Poznań and Warsaw offices as part of preliminary proceedings into suspected favoritism of the company’s own logistics services.

    2Why did UOKiK search Allegro’s offices?

    UOKiK is investigating suspicions that Allegro may have favored its in-house logistics over competitors, which could constitute a breach of competition rules if confirmed.

    3
    What happens next in the investigation?

    Authorities will assess materials gathered during the searches to decide whether to open formal proceedings or impose measures. No final determination has been made yet.

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