1 Relevant Authorities and Legislation
1.1 Who is/are the relevant merger
authority(ies)?
The merger authority in Kosovo is the Competition Authority
(hereinafter referred to as the "CA"), which is managed
by the Kosovo Competition Commission, a collegial organ composed of
five (5) members.
The CA is a legal person having public authority, independent in
performing its duties set out in the Competition Law (Law no. 03/L-
229 as amended by Law no. 04/L-226, hereinafter referred to as the
"Competition Law") and Law no. 04/L-024 "On state
aid". Pursuant to the provisions of the Competition Law, the
President, Vice President and members of the Kosovo Competition
Commission are proposed by the Government and appointed by the
Assembly. The Kosovo Competition Commission has the responsibility
and authority to enforce the law and promote competition among
entrepreneurs and protect consumers in Kosovo.