On 29 June 2022, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), in the context of its strategic planning to strengthen its international presence and influence on shaping competition policies, both at European and international level, along with its effort to extend cooperation with other national competition authorities at a bilateral level, proceeded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Competition Commission of South Africa.

The signing of the Memorandum by the President of HCC Ioannis Lianos and the Commissioner of the Competition Commission of South Africa, Tembinkosi Bonakele, took place in Athens. 

The signing of the above Memorandum of Understanding, aiming at enhancing the cooperation between the two Competition Authorities mainly by providing mutual update on legislative developments, decisions and competition enforcement procedures cooperation in the transfer of know-how and implementation of joint projects, represents another important step forward in enhancing the HCC’s international activity and outreach.

More information about the HCC’s international cooperation activities is provided on its dedicated webpage.