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ARTICLE · 14 AUGUST 2026

Quick Read: Competition Law Updates In Türkiye – July 2026

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The Turkish Competition Authority intensified its focus on market structure and procedural enforcement in July 2026, conditionally approving major retail and food-sector transactions while imposing strict commitments on A101 and Cargill Türkiye. Simultaneously, the authority maintained its rigorous stance on procedural compliance, penalizing multiple companies for obstructing inspections and withholding information, while concluding investigations through settlements and commitment procedures.

TurkeyAntitrust/Competition Law
Sinan Diniz
Sinan Diniz
Simru Tayfun
Simru Tayfun
Beyza Arlı
Beyza Arlı

August 2026 – The Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) placed significant emphasis on both market structure and procedural enforcement in July. Two major retail and food-sector transactions received conditional clearance, with the TCA requiring A101 and Cargill Türkiye to implement extensive commitments addressing concerns ranging from store concentration and supplier access to pricing, supply, and cross-subsidisation.

The TCA also maintained its strict approach to procedural compliance, as reflected in the reasoned decisions published this month concerning TEMU, MLP, Allianz, and Mapfre, which involved obstruction of onsite inspections and failures to provide requested information. In addition, the TCA concluded its investigation into Avixa and Avigem through settlement and commitment procedures, imposing fines alongside commitments concerning the availability and reimbursement status of a nasal spray.

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