Competition law and sustainability eu and national perspectives

How does competition relate to sustainability?
Competition law and sustainable development intersect on their emphasis on efficient resource allocation, protecting product quality, and promoting technological advancement and innovation.
Thus, competition authorities will have a considerable influence on the direction of sustainability-related business practices..
The EU's rules on competition are designed to ensure fair and equal conditions for businesses, while leaving space for innovation, unified standards, and the development of small businesses.

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Do sustainability agreements comply with EU competition law?

Sustainability agreements.
The Commission has dedicated a separate chapter in the revised horizontal guidelines to analyze the conformity of sustainability agreements with EU competition law, thus underlining the increasing importance such agreements can play in achieving the European Green Deal objectives.

Is competition law a shield or a sword?

In light of the European Green Deal, ‘sustainability and competition law’ is currently one of the most debated topics in the EU.
Therefore, this paper explores the interaction between competition law and sustainability in the EU placing this debate in an historical context embracing both competition law ‘as a shield’ and ‘as a sword’ approaches.

What is the new EU competition law Directive all about?

The European Parliament and the Council of Ministers recently approved the draft Directive to "empower the competition authorities of the Member States to be more effective enforcers and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market" (the ECN+ Directive).

What is the Journal of European competition law & practice?

The Journal of European Competition Law & Practice is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the practice of competition law in Europe

Read the new Special Issue on the landmark Google Shopping case and its impact on EU competition law and policy

Will EU competition law make Europe climate-neutral and 'green (er)?

Since the European Commission announced its Green Deal in 2019, the debate as regards how European Union (EU) competition law could contribute to making Europe climate-neutral and “green (er)” has steadily increased

However, the discussion about whether

×Sustainability issues are increasingly high on the list of competition policy priorities both at the European Union and member state levels. The European Commission (EC) and national competition authorities are actively rethinking how competition policy can better support the transition to sustainable economic growth. Competition law is being called on to address new concerns: to take sustainability into account and contribute to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.