The competition rules
Competition is restricted if undertakings fix prices, share markets or prevent new companies from entering the market. This is why the competition rules are required.
The rules on public procurement
To ensure that tax monies are used in the best way possible, and to safeguard competition on the market, authorities must observe certain rules when performing procurements.
International role
International cooperation on competition issues is increasingly important. The Swedish Competition Authority has regular contact with competition authorities in other countries, particularly within Europe.
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An improved competition situation between municipal entities and private companies. This is what companies have been experiencing since the rules on anti-competitive sales activities by public entities were introduced into the Swedish Competition Act ten years ago. But the rate of improvement has slowed down and there is still a risk of conflict when public entities operate in competitive markets.
Inadequate contract monitoring by the contracting authorities is one of the most significant factors in creating a risk of corruption and unfair competition in public procurements. This was the conclusion of a new report by the Swedish Competition Authority that describes the views of Procurement Officers regarding issues relating to unfair competition.
The focus of the report is to identify key determinants of competition and litigation in Swedish public procurement and provide some guidelines to support the contracting authorities on how to induce more competition and reduce litigation risks.
The ability of car owners to choose repair shops is reduced by the insurance companies that decide which garages that may carry out the repairs. The insurance companies steer the repairs towards authorised, brand-name shops. This hampers the ability of independent auto repair shops to compete. These are a few of the findings presented in a new report by the Swedish Competition Authority.
