Austria: Passage of Cartel and Competition Law Amendment Act 2021
Description
Passage of Cartel and Competition Law Amendment Act 2021
On 7 July 2021, the lower chamber of the Austrian parliament passes the Federal Act amending the Cartel Act 2005 and the Competition Act. Changes are made not only to the 2005 Cartel Act but also in the areas of abuse and merger control. In the area…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-04-23
in consultation
2021-05-18
processing consultation
2021-06-16
under deliberation
2021-07-07
under deliberation
2021-09-09
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
merging party
2
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All