The Norwegian Competition Authority’s decision to block Norva24 Vest’s acquisition of Vitek Miljø has been upheld (31 January) by the Competition Complaints Board, according to a press relase published on the competition authority’s website (3 […]
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Norwegian Competition Authority
Norwegian Competition Authority Expands Disclosure Obligations in Key Markets
Oslo, January 10, 2025 – The Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) has renewed disclosure obligations for major players in concentrated markets, including fuel, power, waste, newspapers, and laundry. Effective January 1, 2025, the obligations have been […]
Saferoad Withdraws Merger Notification in Norway
Saferoad Holding AS has withdrawn its notification of a planned merger with Ze Bra Holding AS, following concerns raised by the Norwegian Competition Authority. The merger, notified on October 9, 2024, faced scrutiny after a […]
Norwegian Authority Probes Driving Schools for Illegal Practices
The Norwegian Competition Authority is investigating allegations of illegal cooperation among driving schools, suspected to violate Section 10 of the Competition Act, the agency has announced today (11 December). In November, unannounced inspections were conducted […]
Competition Improves in Norway’s Food Ordering Platform Market
The Norwegian Competition Authority has announced (10 December) it will not extend remedial measures imposed on Foodora, signaling improved competition in the food ordering platform market. The measures, adopted in 2021, required Foodora to cease […]
Stronger Competition Policy Could Boost Norway’s Krone, Says NCA Economist
Hans Petter Håvås Hanson, chief economist at Norway’s Competition Authority, argues that enhanced competition could improve productivity and strengthen Norway’s krone. In a recent publication, Hanson discusses how low productivity growth has weakened the krone, […]
