SEOUL, February 9, 2026 — The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has launched a task force aimed at strengthening the bargaining power of economically disadvantaged groups and held its first meeting on Monday. The task […]
Month: February 2026
KPPU Pushes for Stronger BRICS Cooperation to Address Global Food and Energy Market Challenges
JAKARTA, February 9, 2026 — Indonesia’s Competition Commission (KPPU) has initiated efforts to strengthen international cooperation under the BRICS framework in response to global challenges in the food, energy and strategic commodities sectors. The initiative […]
Swedish Competition Authority Says Removing State Aid for After-Hours Veterinary Care Would Mark Major Change for Consumers
STOCKHOLM, February 11, 2026 — Removing state support for providing after-hours veterinary care for companion animals would represent a significant change for consumers, but could in the longer term improve competition and offer new alternatives, […]
Türkiye Updates Merger Thresholds and Tech Exception: Immediate Effect on All Pending Reviews
by İlayda Akcha The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has implemented a major shift in its merger control regime to prioritize high-impact cases. Pursuant to the “Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for […]
Croatian Authority Opens Cartel Probe Into Construction Firms
Zagreb, February 10, 2026 — The Croatian competition authority AZTN has opened proceedings against seven construction-sector companies and carried out unannounced inspections as part of a suspected cartel investigation linked to public procurement for earthquake […]
