Quick Read: Competition Law Updates In Türkiye – March 2026

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April 2026 – In March, the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) significantly broadened its enforcement agenda. It announced the launch of comprehensive sector inquiries into both the artificial intelligence ecosystem and the cement industry, signalling a growing focus on data-driven markets and traditional sectors alike. At the same time, the TCA initiated a new wave of investigations spanning a wide range of industries, from food and insurance to banking and independent audit firms, demonstrating its continued commitment to scrutinising diverse markets.

Beyond these developments, the TCA recently published reasoned decisions addressed several notable and, in some cases, long-unseen issues. These include the re-emergence of fines imposed on company executives, the assessment of killer acquisition concerns in merger control, and further clarification on the circumstances under which a transaction may qualify as “gun-jumping”. This issue of Quick Read provides a concise