News – Competition law and policy | 3rd Quarter 2026

Discover the highlights of the third quarter of the year.

Each quarter, we present the key developments in competition law in Portugal and the European Union.

This edition highlights recommendations from the Portuguese Competition Authority in the banking and rail sectors, legislative and judicial developments regarding the competition act, with a particular focus on the statute of limitations, and the recovery of State aid and investigative powers. We also provide updates on digital markets, foreign subsidies, foreign investment, mergers, State aid and abuse of a dominant position.

This summary of current events supports our clients in overcoming the challenges they face in the market.