The final quarter of 2025 marked a period of significant
competition law developments in Romania, with enforcement actions
focusing on vertical restraints and "no-poach"
agreements, alongside important merger control decisions in markets
such as retail and energy, as well as the launch of a draft
Government Emergency Ordinance amending Competition Law No. 21/1996
("Competition Law"), aimed, among
others, at aligning the Romanian legal framework with OECD
recommendations.
I. Latest Updates
Draft Government Emergency Ordinance amending the
Competition Law
In November 2025, the Romanian Competition Council
("RCC") launched a public consultation
on a draft Government Emergency Ordinance aimed at amending the
Competition Law. The initiative was driven by Romania's OECD
accession commitments and seeks to modernise the legal framework
for competition enforcement.
