Competition Weeks

T he EU Competition Week consists of a series of presentations and discussions held between Directorate-General for Competition and competition authorities of the partner countries, over a period of up to five days.

The Competition Week brings together officials from both sides to discuss agreed topics from all areas of competition law, (procedures, restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers, Digital Markets Act, State-owned enterprises and State aid control and foreign subsidies control, etc.). Officials present their policy initiatives and enforcement actions on the agreed topics to facilitate in-depth exchanges of views and positions. The Competition Weeks are a dynamic forum for discussing proposals for new regulations or guidelines.

The dates for the Competition Weeks will be made available on this website. Relevant resources from the Competition Week will be uploaded on the website after each event.

The project aims to deliver a total of 33 Competition Weeks, which will consist of:

  • 21 online (3 for China, 3 for India, 3 for ASEAN countries and Bangladesh, 6 for Japan, and 6 for Korea)
  • 3 to be held in person in China, in hybrid format
  • 3 to be held in person in India, in hybrid format
  • 3 to be held in person in an ASEAN Member State, in hybrid format
  • 3 to be held in person in the EU, in hybrid format

Past Competition Weeks

May 2023

2nd EU-ASEAN Competition WeekBangkok, Thailand08may(may 8)11:00 am09(may 9)11:00 amOfficials and experts from the EU and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Bangkok, Thailand, on 8 and 9 May 2023 to discuss cooperation on competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - ASEANCountries:ASEAN

June 2019

1st EU-ASEAN Competition WeekKuala Lumpur, Malaysia24jun(jun 24)11:00 am28(jun 28)11:00 amhe Competition Week hosted by the Malaysia Competition Commission was the first in a series of annual dialogues on competition policy and enforcement between the two regional networksEvent type:Competition Week - ASEANCountries:ASEAN

March 2026

28th EU-China Competition Week23mar(mar 23)7:30 am27(mar 27)10:30 amThe event will bring together officials from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to deepen their dialogue on competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

March 2024

27th EU-China Competition WeekBeijing, China19mar(mar 19)11:00 am21(mar 21)11:00 amThe roundtable discussions focused on the EU’s and China’s experiences with the implementation of their regulatory approaches to digital markets and how to tackle enforcement challenges in digital market cases, as well as gun jumping in merger control and trends and experiences in remedies and procedures.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

March 2024

27th EU-China Competition WeekBeijing, China19mar(mar 19)11:00 am21(mar 21)11:00 amThe roundtable discussions focused on the EU’s and China’s experiences with the implementation of their regulatory approaches to digital markets and how to tackle enforcement challenges in digital market cases, as well as gun jumping in merger control and trends and experiences in remedies and procedures.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

October 2023

26th EU-China Competition WeekOnline23oct(oct 23)11:00 am25(oct 25)11:00 amOfficials and experts from the EU and China met online from 23 to 25 October 2023 to discuss their cooperation on competition law and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

March 2023

25th EU-China Competition WeekOnline28mar(mar 28)11:00 am31(mar 31)11:00 amOfficials and experts from the EU and China met online from 28 to 31 March 2023 to discuss their cooperation on competition law and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

December 2022

24th EU-China Competition WeekOnline12dec(dec 12)11:00 am16(dec 16)11:00 amThe 24th EU-China Competition Week took place online from 12 to 16 December 2022. The week of technical discussions on competition law and enforcement showcased the commitment of the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of the People’s Republic of China to strengthen their technical cooperation and dialogue. It builds on a longstanding tradition of biannual competition dialogue between the EU and the antimonopoly enforcement agencies in China.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

March 2022

23rd EU-China Competition WeekOnline28mar(mar 28)11:00 am31(mar 31)11:00 amThe Competition Week provided a platform for both sides to address their priorities and challenges in the field of competition policy. Discussions between the officials and experts focused on the interaction of the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act with EU competition law as well as on procedural aspects of merger control. Participants also discussed competition concerns and enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector and on the implementation of China’s Fair Competition Review System and recent regulatory and competition policy developments in the EU.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

November 2021

22nd EU-China Competition WeekOnline29nov(nov 29)11:00 am02dec(dec 2)11:00 amThe Competition Week provided a platform for both sides to address their priorities and challenges in the field of competition policy. Officials and experts discussed a broad range of topics, including on the green transition and how China’s Fair Competition Review System and the EU’s State Aid framework can contribute to it. Participants also discussed mechanisms to control potentially anti-competitive acquisitions in the digital sector and the practical challenges of investigating digital markets, as well as on updates on the proposed revisions to China’s Anti-Monopoly Law and recent regulatory and competition policy developments in the EU.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

April 2021

21st EU-China Competition WeekOnline19apr(apr 19)11:00 am28(apr 28)11:00 amThe Competition Week provided a platform for both sides to address their priorities and challenges in the field of competition policy. Officials and experts discussed a broad range of topics, including the Fair Competition Review System, merger review and antitrust issues, as well as regulatory and policy initiatives to address competition concerns in digital markets. The discussions provided a platform for frank exchanges on practical experiences with cases and enforcement of competition law and policy in both countries.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

October 2020

20th EU-China Competition WeekOnline19oct(oct 19)11:00 am22(oct 22)11:00 amThe week of technical discussions on competition law and enforcement showcased the commitment of the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of the People’s Republic of China to strengthen their technical cooperation and dialogue. It builds on a longstanding tradition of biannual competition dialogue between the EU and the antimonopoly enforcement agencies in China.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

October 2019

19th EU-China Competition WeekBeijing, China21oct(oct 21)11:00 am24(oct 24)11:00 amThe week of technical discussions on competition law and enforcement showcased the commitment of the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of the People’s Republic of China to strengthen their technical cooperation and dialogueEvent type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

March 2019

18th EU-China Competition WeekBeijing, China18mar(mar 18)11:00 am21(mar 21)11:00 amThe four-day series of roundtable discussions provided a platform for exchange of practical experiences with cases and cooperation on the enforcement of competition law and policyEvent type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

October 2018

17th EU-China Competition WeekBeinjing, China15oct(oct 15)11:00 am18(oct 18)11:00 amThe Competition Week marked the beginning of a dialogue between the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the newly established State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), specifically the Anti-Monopoly Bureau and the Price Supervision and Anti-Fair Competition BureauEvent type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

March 2018

16th EU-China Competition WeekBeijing, China12mar(mar 12)11:00 am16(mar 16)11:00 amThe week-long event covered a wide range of topics, including the application of competition law to big data and the sharing economy, merger review in the liner shipping industry, the revision of the anti-monopoly law, state aid control, exclusive distribution agreements, economic evidence before the court and resolving cases before the court.Event type:Competition Week - ChinaCountries:China

December 2025

7th EU-India Competition WeekOnline11dec(dec 11)8:45 am12(dec 12)12:00 amThe event will bring together officials from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to deepen their dialogue on competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

January 2024

6th EU-India Competition WeekOnline29jan(jan 29)8:45 am30(jan 30)12:00 amThe 6th EU-India Competition Week took place online on 29 and 30 January 2024. The Competition Week gathered officials from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to strengthen their dialogue on competition policy.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

December 2022

5th EU-India Competition WeekNew Delhi, India05dec(dec 5)11:00 am07(dec 7)11:00 amThe 5th EU-India Competition Week took place in New Delhi between 5 and 7 December 2022. The Competition Week gathered officials from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to strengthen their dialogue on competition policy. Officials from the Belgian and French national competition authorities also joined the meeting.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

December 2021

4th EU-India Competition WeekNew Delhi, India13dec(dec 13)11:00 am14(dec 14)11:00 amThe 5th EU-India Competition Week took place in New Delhi between 5 and 7 December 2022. The Competition Week gathered officials from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to strengthen their dialogue on competition policy. Officials from the Belgian and French national competition authorities also joined the meeting.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

December 2020

3rd EU-India Competition WeekNew Delhi, India10dec(dec 10)11:00 am14(dec 14)11:00 amThe 5th EU-India Competition Week took place in New Delhi between 5 and 7 December 2022. The Competition Week gathered officials from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to strengthen their dialogue on competition policy. Officials from the Belgian and French national competition authorities also joined the meeting.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

December 2019

2nd EU-India Competition WeekNew Delhi, India09dec(dec 9)11:00 am11(dec 11)11:00 amThe week-long event covered a wide range of topics, including the application of competition law to big data and the sharing economy, merger review in the liner shipping industry, the revision of the anti-monopoly law, state aid control, exclusive distribution agreements, economic evidence before the court and resolving cases before the court. The roundtable discussions gave Chinese and European officials the opportunity to discuss their practical experience.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

December 2018

1st EU-India Competition WeekNew Delhi, India10dec(dec 10)11:00 am13(dec 13)11:00 amThe week-long event covered a wide range of topics, including the application of competition law to big data and the sharing economy, merger review in the liner shipping industry, the revision of the anti-monopoly law, state aid control, exclusive distribution agreements, economic evidence before the court and resolving cases before the court. The roundtable discussions gave Chinese and European officials the opportunity to discuss their practical experience.Event type:Competition Week - IndiaCountries:India

June 2023

4th EU-Japan Competition WeekOnline06jun(jun 6)11:00 am08(jun 8)11:00 amOfficials and experts from the EU and Japan met online from 6 to 8 June 2023 to discuss and exchange good practices in competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - JapanCountries:Japan

November 2022

3rd EU-Japan Competition WeekOnline16nov(nov 16)11:00 am18(nov 18)11:00 amOfficials and experts from the EU and Japan met online from 6 to 8 June 2023 to discuss and exchange good practices in competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - JapanCountries:Japan

June 2021

2nd EU-Japan Competition WeekOnline07jun(jun 7)11:00 am08(jun 8)11:00 amOfficials and experts from the EU and Japan met online from 6 to 8 June 2023 to discuss and exchange good practices in competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - JapanCountries:Japan

September 2019

1st EU-Japan Competition WeekTokyo, Japan19sep(sep 19)11:00 am20(sep 20)11:00 amThe initiative is a first in a series of annual dialogues providing a platform for cooperation and frank exchanges between the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition), the EU Member States National Competition Authorities and the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC).Event type:Competition Week - JapanCountries:Japan

September 2026

6th EU-Korea Competition Week08sep(sep 8)8:00 am09(sep 9)11:00 amOfficials from the EU and the Republic of Korea will meet online to discuss and exchange experiences and good practices in competition policy and enforcement.Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea

November 2023

5th EU-Korea Competition WeekOnline16nov(nov 16)11:00 am17(nov 17)11:00 amThe 5th EU-Korea Competition Week took place online on 16 and 17 November 2023. The initiative is the fifth in a series of annual dialogues providing a platform for cooperation and frank exchanges between the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition), the EU Member States National Competition Authorities and the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea

November 2023

5th EU-Korea Competition WeekOnline16nov(nov 16)11:00 am17(nov 17)11:00 amThe 5th EU-Korea Competition Week took place online on 16 and 17 November 2023. The initiative is the fifth in a series of annual dialogues providing a platform for cooperation and frank exchanges between the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition), the EU Member States National Competition Authorities and the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea

November 2022

4th EU-Korea Competition WeekSejong City, South Korea09nov(nov 9)11:00 am11(nov 11)11:00 amThe Competition Week consisted of three days of closed-door sessions, two between the KFTC and DG Competition and one day with MOTIE. The discussions focused on developments in the regulation of digital markets, as well as on the evolving enforcement landscape in the EU and Korea; recent competition challenges in the transport sector and how agencies are responding to these, and State aid and subsidies, with a focus on greening the economy.Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea

November 2021

3rd EU-Korea Competition Week15nov(nov 15)11:00 am17(nov 17)11:00 amThe Competition Week consisted of three days of closed-door sessions, two between the KFTC and DG Competition and one day with MOTIE. The discussions focused on developments in the regulation of digital markets, as well as on the evolving enforcement landscape in the EU and Korea; recent competition challenges in the transport sector and how agencies are responding to these, and State aid and subsidies, with a focus on greening the economy.Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea

November 2020

2nd EU-Korea Competition Week16nov(nov 16)11:00 am17(nov 17)11:00 amThe Competition Week consisted of three days of closed-door sessions, two between the KFTC and DG Competition and one day with MOTIE. The discussions focused on developments in the regulation of digital markets, as well as on the evolving enforcement landscape in the EU and Korea; recent competition challenges in the transport sector and how agencies are responding to these, and State aid and subsidies, with a focus on greening the economy.Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea

November 2019

1st EU-Korea Competition WeekSeoul, South Korea11nov(nov 11)11:00 am12(nov 12)11:00 amThe initiative is the first in a series of annual dialogues providing a platform for cooperation and frank exchanges between the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition), the EU Member States National Competition Authorities and the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).Event type:Competition Week - South KoreaCountries:South Korea