1. Is the mandatory merger control regime in force in
Belarus?
Yes. One of the principles of the state policy in the sphere of
counteracting monopolistic activity and development of competition
is the principle of ensuring effective control over compliance with
antimonopoly legislation, including transactions and other actions
recognized as economic concentration, to the extent necessary for
the protection and development of competition (the principle of
ensuring effective merger control).
2. Which authority is responsible for the merger control
regime in Belarus?
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of the
Republic of Belarus (hereinafter referred to as the
"MART") is the state body responsible for the merger
control.
