Communication
The aim of the protection of market competition is primarily to create benefits for consumers and equal conditions for all entrepreneurs on the market, who, acting in accordance with the existing rules and competing on the market with the quality, price and innovation of their products and services, contribute to the overall development of the economy.
CCA contributes to GVH 35th Anniversary Forum with case study on predatory pricing
The president of the Competition Council, Mirta Kapural, PhD, the deputy president, Branimira Kovačević, MA, and the chief advisor for economic affairs, Ljiljana Pavlic, MSc, participated in the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), held in Budapest as part of the 8th Hungarian Competition Law Forum. This jubilee marks a significant milestone in the history of the GVH and highlights its long-standing commitment to preserving fair competition and protecting consumers in Hungary. The forum brought together leading experts, international regulatory representatives, academics, and heads of competition authorities from around the world, providing a unique opportunity for the exchange of experience and best practices.
The president of the Council, Mirta Kapural, PhD, took part in a panel dedicated to the practical application of the rules on abuse of a dominant position, where she presented a case study from the CCA practice on predatory pricing in the Croatian Hunting Association case, as one of the important CCA decisions in this field, along with examples of relevant case law in the Republic of Croatia. The panel enabled a comparison of the practices and a discussion on the application of competition rules in smaller market jurisdictions, as well as the interaction between national and EU law.
The CCA’s participation in this event further confirmed its active role in the international community of competition regulators and highlighted its expertise in the application of competition law, particularly in complex issues related to undertakings in a dominant position and proving abuse of such a position through practices such as predatory pricing.
