In a time of crisis, competition law regulations do not change
in content or enforcement. On the contrary, it is vital for
companies to remain complaint with applicable antitrust laws and
continue their commercially independent behavior. Information
deemed sensitive for competition law during the ordinary course of
business remains sensitive through economic crisis, spread of
infectious disease or state of emergency.
Antitrust authorities across the globe are issuing statements
announcing that they are closely monitoring the commercial behavior
triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Competition Authority
issued a warning on its website declaring that they will impose
"the heaviest administrative fines" on those who display
anti-competitive behavior in the food sector.
