
Elisabeth Eklund
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Third Energy Package. GroupThe Commission Introduces Derogations from the Competition Rules and Adopts Measures aimed at Supporting the Agri-Food Sector
Delphi, May 2020
On 4 May 2020, the Commission published the latest package of exceptional measures (announced on 22 April) to support the agricultural and food sectors that have been hit hardest by the crisis. The package of measures adopted by the Commission includes temporary derogations from EU competition rules for milk, flowers and potatoes, support for private storage of dairy and meat products and flexibility in the application of market support programs...
The Commission has Introduced Further Amendments of the Temporary Framework for State Aid During the Covid-19 Crisis
Delphi, April 2020
Many companies are affected by the economic crisis resulting from the spread of Covid-19. We have previously reported that, under the EU state aid rules, there are certain opportunities for the state and other public entitiesto provide support to these companies or sectors. On 19 March 2020, the Commission adopted a temporary framework for state aid, which was amended and extended on 3 April 2020, with a view to limiting the economic and social impacts of Covid-19...
The Commission has Published a Temporary Competition Framework and Guidelines for Ensuring Supply of Essential Products and Services during the Covid-19 Crisis
Delphi, April 2020
In a previous article we emphasised the importance of ensuring compliance with the competition rules even during an economic crisis – there are inter alia strict rules on cooperation between competitors. The outbreak of Covid-19 has led to a shortage of certain healthcare products...
Additional Articles
Following the rules of the game? A Competition Law Study of the Collective Sales of Sports Broadcasting Rights Agreements, publiced in the European University Institute Working Paper series, no 1/99.
Swedish national correspondent for Bellamy & Child, European Community Law of Competition, 6th ed., 2008, ed. Peter Roth and Vivien Rose, Oxford University Press
The hunt for alleged competition sinners - this time the Commission has gone too far
Tougher stance on cartels in new competition act
The New Swedish Competition Act
Dawn Raids in Sector Inquiries - Fishing Expeditions in Disguise?, European Competition Law Review, Issue 8, 2008
National reporter to the Nordic Group of the International League of Competition Law (LIDC) Congress 2008 regarding Question A: Fidelity discounts and rebates not justified by the costs : in which cases should such practises by a dominant undertaking be forbidden?
Sweden - one Step Ahead in Private Enforcement?, Global Competition Litigation Review, Issue 1, 2009
Vertical Agreements, 2009, Chapter on Sweden, Getting the Deal Through 2009
Contributor to e-Competitons Bulletin: New special issue on Resale Price Maintenance, December 2010
International Reporter to the annual congress of the International League of Competition Law (LIDC), Bordeaux, 30 September - 2 October 2010: What, if any, agreements or information exchanges about prices should be prohibited in vertical relationships?
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