On 28 December 2023, the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”), in the context of its strategic planning to strengthen its international presence 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 Italian Competition Authority (Italian Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (“AGCM”).

The signing of the Memorandum by the President of HCC, Ioannis Lianos and the President of the AGCM, Roberto Rustichelli, took place virtually, however both Competition Authorities are planning the organisation of joint actions and the exchange of visits in the near future, within the scope of the Memorandum of Understanding. 

The signing of the above Memorandum of Understanding, aiming at further enhancing the already close 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.