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Proposal to introduce new measures against poor competition
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Proposal to introduce new measures against poor competition

An inquiry presents three proposals to create better competition in Sweden – which, among other things, can be used to strengthen competition in the food sector. We look forward to reviewing this and thoroughly preparing it, says Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation Ebba Busch (KD)
Fuel Chains Forced to Stop Publishing Prices
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Fuel Chains Forced to Stop Publishing Prices

The three leading fuel chains in the country – Circle K, Preem, and OKQ8 – have this week stopped publishing recommended prices on their websites. A decision forced by the Competition Authority to improve competition
Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed
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Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed

The Government's plans on how new nuclear power will be financed receive harsh criticism. The Energy Market Inspectorate rejects the proposal entirely
The Food Chain Gets a New CEO
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The Food Chain Gets a New CEO

Axfood: Much that will affect food prices ahead
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Axfood: Much that will affect food prices ahead

The food concern Axfood sees that food prices continue to stabilize. However, CEO Simone Margulies dare not predict what will happen ahead
The Government Wants to Ease Building Requirements
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The Government Wants to Ease Building Requirements

Axfood gets approval to buy City Gross
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Axfood gets approval to buy City Gross

The Competition Authority has the BRA-SAS agreement "on the radar"
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The Competition Authority has the BRA-SAS agreement "on the radar"

The Competition Authority has not received any notification of so-called control examination of the seven-year cooperation agreement between the airlines BRA and SAS, valued at six billion kronor. We have it on our radar
Axfood CEO presents report with a setback
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Axfood CEO presents report with a setback

The food concern Axfood falls hard on the Stockholm Stock Exchange after an interim report for the second quarter, down 8 percent. The unexpectedly weak result is primarily due to disruptions in logistics, according to outgoing CEO Klas Balkow
He becomes the new head of the Economic Crime Authority
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He becomes the new head of the Economic Crime Authority

Uppsala Region Threatened with Multi-Million Fines
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Uppsala Region Threatened with Multi-Million Fines

Region Uppsala breached the law on public procurement by directly extending a contract regarding rental doctors and nurses last autumn, according to the Competition Authority.
Svantesson on high food prices: Poor competition
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Svantesson on high food prices: Poor competition

The Competition Authority's fresh report reveals unnecessarily high food prices. The competition is too weak in this sector, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Poor competition leads to expensive food
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Poor competition leads to expensive food

Consumers pay more than they need to for many food products, according to the Competition Authority. Lack of competition in the food supply chain is cited as the explanation, writes the authority on its website
Competition Shrinks – Axfood Buys Citygross
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Competition Shrinks – Axfood Buys Citygross

Food conglomerate Axfood, with Willys and Hemköp among the chains, is buying competitor Citygross. Fewer players are a risk for worse competition, according to the Competition Authority, which has analysed the food market over the past year in the wake of soaring prices
Food prices visible – that's why you're paying too much
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Food prices visible – that's why you're paying too much

You pay more for food than you needed to, shows the Competition Authority's latest survey of the food industry. The reason? There are deficiencies in competition in several aspects of the industry, notes Martin Bäckström, unit manager at the Competition Authority (KKV)
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