The EU and the United Kingdom agree to cooperate in the application of their competition rules
19 Oct 2026Effective: 09 Oct 20263 views
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Companies operating in EU and United Kingdom markets, competition authorities
Summary
The EU and the United Kingdom sign an agreement to collaborate in the monitoring and enforcement of their respective competition rules. It facilitates coordination between regulatory authorities of both parties.
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The EU Council approves the conclusion of a formal agreement with the United Kingdom for cooperation in competition matters, following Brexit. The agreement establishes coordination mechanisms between the European Commission and the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for cases affecting both jurisdictions.…
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