Recent developments in Swiss competition law
I. Introduction
1. An in-depth reform of the Federal Law on Cartels and Other Competition Restraints1 should not be expected any time soon. On 17 September 2014, the National Council confirmed its decision of non-consideration, which, in accordance with Swiss parliamentary procedure, led to the closing of a long legislative process that started during the winter 2006/2007 with the mission entrusted to an expert group by the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs.2 It is unlikely that this time-consuming process will reopen soon. On the other hand, one might observe political moves on limited issues, typically because of the – unfortunately, usual – discussions relating to the limited effects of the so-called “strong Swiss franc” on retail prices in Switzerland.3
2. The Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Swiss Confederation Concerning the Cooperation on the…
