In response to the publicly disclosed information about a possible increase in the cost of compulsory third party motor liability insurance (hereinafter – MTPL) premiums due to a fine imposed on the…
In 2023, there was a 50% increase in the willingness of businesses to merge compared to 2022. Altogether, the Competition Council received 21 merger notifications and assessed 24 mergers, including…
On 21 December 2023, the Competition Council (CC) decided to fine the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Latvia (LTAB) EUR 336,086 for anti-competitive practices of the Bureau. On the initiative of LTAB, a…
The Senate of the Republic of Latvia, by its judgment of 28 December 2023, has upheld the judgment of the previous instance – the Administrative Regional Court –, which concluded that the 2017…
The Senate of the Republic of Latvia, in its judgment of 19 December 2023, has upheld the judgment of the previous instance – the Administrative Regional Court –, thus confirming that the Competition…
Taking into account the aggravated situation in the food sector and rising retail prices, the Competition Council (CC) has concluded the market surveillance on the market for grain and bread as Part…
21.11.2023. The Competition Council adopted a decision to authorise SIA “CENTRÁLĀ LABORATORIJA” to acquire a decisive influence over the company providing laboratory services, SIA “NMS Laboratorija”…
The Competition Council (hereinafter – the CC) examines in its market surveillance the cooperation between traders and suppliers during promotional activities carried out by market players to attract…
14.12.2023. The Competition Council adopted a decision to authorise INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund to acquire a decisive influence over UAB Galinta, a wholesaler of groats and flakes. The CC did not…
On 6th of December, by a unanimous vote of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Competition Committee, Competition Council member Kārlis Piģēns was elected to the OECD…
