In a series of seven posts published on their LinkedIn channel, CORE Attorneys assessed the individual elements of the Federal Council’s proposal for the reform of the Swiss competition authorities in light of the principles of the rule of law, effectiveness, and efficiency. Following repeated requests, these posts have been consolidated into
According to its press release of 30 April 2026, the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) has opened two new investigations in the digital advertising sector. The investigations concern alleged agreements relating to so-called keyword bidding and involve companies in the travel industry and the Swiss online casino sector.
Terms such as "climate-neutral", "climate-positive" and "environmentally friendly" have be-come commonplace in corporate communications. In new enforcement guidance, the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has clarified the legal requirements that apply to climate-related claims under Swiss unfair competition law. Background and facts Under Article
In a series of judgements handed down in January and February, the @Federal Administrative Court (FAC) has clarified a key issue for joint ventures (JVs): when do non-compete clauses between non-controlling shareholders constitute territorial agreements? The BVGer’s rulings serve as a reminder to
In its judgment 2C_207/2025 of 22 January 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court addressed a question of fundamental importance in Swiss public procurement law: Must a breach of the contracting authority’s pricing rules, in the form of cost shifting, necessarily lead to the exclusion of a tender? As is so often the case, the answer is no, but…
The Swiss competition authorities are focusing on Microsoft’s pricing practices as a key IT provider in Switzerland. The focus is on repeated price increases for software licences, which are of vital importance to many businesses and public bodies. According to a press release dated 15 January 2026, the Secretariat of the Competition Commission (COMCO)
