Tirana, 4 March 2025 – The Competition Authority and “Qiriazi” University College have formalized their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to strengthen competition culture and promote competition advocacy in higher education. The signing ceremony took place at “Qiriazi” University College, between Mr. Denar Biba,

A preliminary investigation is initiated against Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA in the retail market of mobile services.
Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA are placed under preliminary investigation in the retail mobile services market. The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 29 January 2025, reviewed the Competition Secretariat’s report regarding the initiation of a preliminary investigation into Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA in the

The European Integration Partnership Platform
Call for Expressions of Interest for Participation in the Discussion and Advisory Tables on Chapter 8 – Competition Policy Discussion and Advisory Table – Competition Authority What is the European Integration Partnership Platform? As part of the European integration process, aligning national legislation with EU laws, drafting strategic documents, and

The Competition Commission, in its meeting on January 29. 2025, reviewed 2 concentration notifications.
The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 29 January 2025, reviewed two concentration notifications: The concentration obtained through the acquisition of control over STEFANI & CO SHA by Eurolab Internacional Grup SHPK. The concentration obtained through the acquisition of sole indirect control by Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft over the business

The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 14.01.2025, reviewed two concentration notifications.
The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 14.01.2025, reviewed two concentration notifications: The proposed concentration for the creation of a full-function joint venture by Daimler Truck AG and Aktiebolaget Volvo. The concentration obtained through the acquisition of control over Diaverum AB by M42 LTD. Based on the conducted analysis, the

International Forum: Competition Policies and Consumer Protection in Focus
Tirana, January 22, 2025 “Consumer Protection, Promoting Competition: Perspectives and Strategies for Inclusive and Digital Markets” was the theme of the International Forum organized today by the Competition Authority and the Consumer Protection Commission, as part of UNCTAD’s technical cooperation project. The forum brought together national and international experts, representatives

The prices of basket products for the period 1 December 2024 – 15 January 2025 are under special monitoring.
The Competition Authority announces that, within the framework of its commitment to protecting competition and the interests of consumers, it is taking all necessary steps by conducting immediate on-the-ground monitoring of food basket product prices during the holiday season. The aim is to identify, prevent, and penalize commercial enterprises that

Competition Authority – official visit to Warsaw, Poland within the framework of inter-institutional cooperation.
In collaboration with the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) and with the support of the TAIEX instrument of the European Union, a delegation from the Competition Authority is conducting an official visit to Warsaw, Poland, from 9 to 11 December 2024. The purpose of this visit is

International Competition Day – Workshop with Students of the Faculty of Economics for Promoting the Culture of Competition
On the occasion of International Competition Day (December 5, 2024) and as part of the activities organized by the Competition Authority to promote the culture of competition, a workshop was held with students from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana. During this workshop, three papers were presented by the

The Competition Authority places second-tier banks under preliminary investigation.
The Competition Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation into second-tier banks for potential abuse of dominant position related to the product “life insurance for credit”. Following the receipt of a complaint, the Competition Authority began a monitoring procedure in the life insurance market for loans. Thereafter, the Competition Commission, after