Bergen, February 4, 2026 — The Norwegian authority is considering intervening against Karo Healthcare AB’s proposed acquisition of ACO Hud Nordic AB, citing concerns that the transaction could weaken market dynamics for therapeutic skin care […]
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Norwegian Competition Authority
Norwegian Authority Carries Out Dawn Raids in Digital Platform Market
Bergen, January 29, 2026 — The Norwegian authority has carried out unannounced inspections at several companies operating in a digital platform market as part of an investigation into suspected unlawful coordination. The authority said the […]
Norwegian Authority Extends Special Merger Reporting Obligation Across Multiple Markets
Bergen, January 22, 2026 — Norway’s Konkurransetilsynet has renewed a special disclosure obligation requiring selected companies to notify the authority of all acquisitions, including transactions that fall below ordinary notification thresholds. The authority said the […]
Norwegian Authority Raises Concerns Over EV Charging Price Transparency Rules
Bergen, January 20, 2026 — The Norwegian Competition Authority said publishing electric vehicle charging prices must help consumers make informed choices without limiting competition, as Norway considers legislation to implement the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure […]
Norwegian Authority Announces $218K Research Grant for Assessing Digital Markets and AI
Bergen, January 14, 2026 — Norway’s Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet) has opened a call for research funding worth NOK 2.2 million (approximately $218,527) to support projects in competition economics and competition law. The authority said the […]
Norwegian Authority Appoints Mads Magnussen as Director General
Bergen, January 5, 2026 — Mads Magnussen has started in the role of Director General at the Norwegian Competition Authority, where he will lead work to promote effective competition in markets for the benefit of […]
Norway Opens In-Depth Review of Telenor’s Acquisition of GlobalConnect’s Consumer Business
December 12, 2025 — Norway’s competition authority has decided to open an in-depth investigation into Telenor’s proposed acquisition of GlobalConnect’s residential broadband business, citing concerns that the deal could weaken competition. The authority warned that […]
Norwegian Authority Urges Auditors to Flag Market Distorting Conduct
Bergen, December 4, 2025 — The Norwegian authority has called on auditors to play a more active role in identifying coordination, collusion, and other unlawful conduct inside the companies they review. In a column published […]
EFTA Consults on Norway’s Commitments to End Nord Pool Exclusivity on North Sea Link
Brussels, November 19, 2025 — The EFTA Surveillance Authority has launched a public consultation on commitments offered by Norway to address concerns over an exclusive mandate granted to Nord Pool Group to run day-ahead power […]
Swedish Authority Ends Dominance Probe Into Below-Threshold Media Merger
Stockholm, November 21, 2025 — The Swedish authority has closed its investigation into whether the creation of Infomedia Retriever Holding AB amounted to an abuse of dominance, concluding that the circumstances did not justify continuing […]
