Swedish Competition Authority prefers uniform rate of VAT 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.
Welcome news about EU judgment on telecom competition 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.
Per Karlsson is new Head of Legal Department at the Swedish Competition Authority 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.
Competition between schools has not led to grade inflation 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...
Pitfalls in the procurement of works contracts 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.
New rules put a stop to the illegal direct award of contracts 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...
Swedish Competition Authority has investigated casino operations 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...
Great interest shown in starting new pharmacies 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...