Austria government
independent branchCompetitionReviewed
Federal Competition Authority (Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde)
Enforces competition law and reviews mergers.
What this authority does
Investigates cartels and abuse of dominance, examines merger notifications, and applies to the Cartel Court for sanctions and remedies.
Services for the public
- Cartel complaints
- Merger notifications
- Leniency programme
- Market investigations
Before you contact this authority
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