Seminar on the Protection of Competition

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Published: June 29, 2026

In March 2026, Montenegro passed a law on the protection of competition in order to bring its legislation into line with EU standards. However, there are a number of practical challenges in applying the regulations.

At a seminar organised by IRZ in collaboration with the Training Centre for Judges and Prosecutors (COSDT), Montenegrin judges therefore shared practical knowledge on competition law with their colleagues in Podgorica, Montenegro, in early June. They learnt how to handle complex commercial law proceedings efficiently, in a legally sound manner and in line with EU standards.

The focus was on current developments in competition law, particularly with regard to prohibited agreements and the enforcement of rules concerning the abuse of a dominant market position. Experts from the judiciary, competition authorities and academia provided insights into recent developments in case law. The seminar examined both the legal foundations and practical approaches to the work of the authorities, including the use of sectoral analyses to better assess market behaviour.

The programme was rounded off by an introduction to key concepts in competition law, as well as a discussion of current legal issues in the field of merger control and the assessment of market power.