2011-02-18 A uniform rate of VAT reduces the risk of competition being distorted between businesses and sectors, and also reduces the administrative burden for both businesses and public authorities.

2011-02-17 In a judgment, the European Court of Justice has supported the view of the Swedish Competition Authority that TeliaSonera has abused its dominant position in the ADSL market.

Press 2011-02-04 Per Karlsson is the new Head of Legal Department at the Swedish Competition Authority with effect from 1 February. He has recently joined us from the Swedish law firm Vinge.

Press 2011-02-02 There are no major differences in how independent schools and municipal schools award their grades. On the other hand, increased competition between schools has resulted in a certain level of grade inflation. This was shown b...

Press 2011-01-31 A lack of knowledge may lead to major procurements of works contracts being conducted in violation of applicable rules. This was the conclusion made in a report by the Swedish Competition Authority.

Press 2011-01-19 Municipal and government authorities that have been involved in the illegal direct award of contracts may be ordered to pay a penalty (fines) or see the cancellation of contracts that they have entered into. This is the effec...

2011-01-18 The State owned gaming operator AB Svenska Spel and its subsidiary Casino Cosmopol will conduct a series of measures to reduce the risk of the casino operations distorting competition with private dining and entertainment...

Press 2011-01-03 A large number of new pharmacies and increased accessibility for many consumers. These are the findings of a report conducted by the Swedish Competition Authority for the Swedish Government a year and a half after the...