Turkey: Cartels, Monopolies

A decision by the Turkish Competition Board ("Board") to revoke the full immunity previously granted to a leniency applicant would bring to the surface a structural tension that lies at the very heart of any leniency programme: The obligation to cease participating in the infringement on the one hand, and the obligation to maintain strict confidentiality of the application on the other. Such a development would raise a fundamental question that Turkish competition law has not yet squarely addressed and one that has major implications for the future of active cooperation in Turkey.

Rekabet Kurulu'nun 5-23 Haziran 2026 tarihleri arasında verdiği yedi önemli karar, otomotiv lastiklerinden dijital yayın platformlarına, kast ajanslarından yapay zekâya kadar...

The European Commission (“Commission”) has initiated an investigation into whether Sanofi abused its dominant position by running a communication campaign that disparaged the only rival flu vaccine recommended for vulnerable patients. Sanofi markets an enhanced flu vaccine for people over 60 under the brand name Efluelda, which competes with the Fluad vaccine sold by CSL Seqirus. Sanofi portrayed Fluad as inferior in messaging aimed at healthcare professionals in Germany and France, where Sanofi holds a dominant position.

Rekabet Kurulu (“Kurul”) uzun bir aradan sonra teşebbüs yöneticisine şahsi para cezası uygulanmasına karar vermiştir.

On 8 April 2026, the Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) published its decision dated 11 September 2025 and numbered 25-34/810-474 concluding a broad multi-party investigation into anti-competitive conduct..

8 Nisan 2026 tarihinde Türk Rekabet Kurulu (“Kurul”), ilaç sektöründeki rekabete aykırı uygulamalara ilişkin geniş kapsamlı ve çok taraflı bir soruşturmayı sonuçlandıran 11 Eylül 2025 tarihli ve 25-34/810-474...

In June, the Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA") continued its proactive efforts, particularly addressing competition law concerns in sectors such as digital platforms...

With the acceleration of digitalization, e-commerce platforms have become the main channels of trade for both consumers and sellers.

The Bundeskartellamt has imposed fines totaling €10.5 million against seven road repair companies for engaging in illegal cartel agreements involving bid rigging and customer allocation.