Competition Law Central & Eastern Europe

Attendees heard from senior representatives from key competition authorities across CEE on their enforcement powers following the implementation of ECN+, current enforcement priorities and the extent of their co-operation.

An analysis on how competition law has been approaching digital markets at both EU level and within CEE. Attendees then reviewed proposals for the DSA and DMA as well as recent cases, then discussed national approaches to online platforms including recent market studies in the region.

During this interactive session, attendees were able to understand the practical impacts of the new VBER, information exchange challenges in dual distribution scenarios, and implications of recent RPM cases in Poland.

During this new sector specific session, our industry speakers reviewed the Czech inquiry into distribution in the pharma sector, pricing developments and implications for corporates for compliance.

A review on the implications of Article 22 including ECJ guidance and whether they led to a greater focus on national merger control regimes, as well as significant merger control decisions at EU and national level. 

A discussion on what lessons can be learnt from the recent cases in cartels, bid rigging & tendering. Then, a focus on the impact of the Damages Directive and an analysis on the current pending cases in the region to help attendees shape their practical strategies, whether they were a claimant or a defendant.