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In the last few months, the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia (the “Commission”) has stepped up its enforcement efforts of antitrust rules and food supply chain practices in the country.
The Romanian competition landscape has constantly been at the intersection of significant investment activity and intense regulatory enforcement.
North Macedonia has taken a significant step in regulating market competition with the enactment of the Law on the Prohibition of Unfair Trade Practices in the Supply Chain of Agricultural and Food Products (Law).
How else could one explain the astonishing surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) filings in Romania in 2024?
Despite a reduction in single-bid contracts, the GVH proposes additional measures to improve competition and transparency.
Through its 27 February 2025 law ("Law 33/2025"), the Moldovan Parliament amended the current rules on control of investments into sectors important for the security of the state ("Law 174/2021" or the "FDI Law"). The amendments enter into force on 20 April 2025.
Nedelka Kubac Advokati has advised EP UK Bidco on regulatory approvals for its acquisition of International Distributions Services. Kirkland & Ellis reportedly advised EP UK Bidco as well. Slaughter and May reportedly advised International Distributions Services.
