Sweden’s highest specialist competition court has upheld a decision by the Swedish Competition Authority to extend the timetable for an in-depth merger investigation without the consent of the parties, confirming for the first time the […]
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Swedish Competition Authority Closes Probe into Golf Federation Membership Cap
STOCKHOLM, 8 April 2026 — The Swedish Competition Authority has closed its investigation into a decision by the Swedish Golf Federation to introduce a cap on the number of active Golf-ID memberships that golf clubs […]
Swedish Competition Authority Closes Probe into Access to Crop Data
STOCKHOLM — The Konkurrensverket has closed an investigation into whether access to crop cultivation data from Dataväxt AB had been restricted in a way that could breach competition rules. The probe examined whether companies seeking […]
Sweden Fines Mavera for Abuse of Dominance in Insurance Medical Advice Market
STOCKHOLM, March 19, 2026 — Sweden’s competition authority has fined a provider of insurance medical advisory services for abusing its dominant position by restricting rivals’ access to key specialists. The Konkurrensverket said Mavera must pay […]
Sweden Proposes New Competition Powers and Law on Public Sales Activities
STOCKHOLM, March 17, 2026 — Sweden’s government has proposed sweeping reforms to competition law, including new powers for regulators to intervene in poorly functioning markets and a dedicated law governing public sector commercial activity. The […]
Swedish Competition Authority Examines Rising Electricity Network Prices
Stockholm, March 11, 2026 — Sweden’s Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) has launched an analysis of electricity network price increases following complaints from consumers and concerns about sharp price rises in recent years. The authority said it […]
Swedish Competition Authority Closes Mercell Advertising Database Investigation
Stockholm, March 3, 2026 — The Swedish Competition Authority has closed an investigation into the advertising database operated by Mercell Sverige AB after the company implemented changes to comply with regulatory requirements. The investigation was […]
Swedish Competition Authority Proposes Measures to Improve Price Transparency in Animal Healthcare
Stockholm, February 27, 2026 — The Swedish Competition Authority has submitted proposals aimed at increasing price transparency in animal healthcare, seeking to strengthen the position of pet owners and enhance competition among clinics and animal […]
Swedish Authority Closes Vehicle Inspection Advertising Probe
Stockholm, February 17, 2026 — The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) has closed its investigation into suspected anticompetitive coordination in the vehicle inspection market concerning restrictions on keyword advertising by members of an industry association. The […]
Swedish Authority Opens In-Depth Investigation into Hypergene’s Acquisition of Stratsys
Stockholm, February 11, 2026 — The Swedish Competition Authority has opened an in-depth investigation into Hypergene AB’s proposed acquisition of sole control over Stratsys AB, citing concerns that the deal could impede effective competition in […]
