In the Eurotunnel case, the analysis conducted in parallel by the French Competition Authority and the Competition Commission on the merger between Eurotunnel and SeaFrance’s assets, brought to divergent outcomes. This case gives the opportunity to discuss about the European approach to...

Governments, Competition and Utility Regulation continues the series of annual books, published in association with the Institute of Economic Affairs and the London Business School, which critically reviews the state of utility regulation and competition policy.

Not only the high level of prices for processed food, but also the significant price increases have stimulated political discussions in Belgium. There have for instance been calls for increased regulation of retail services through price regulation of goods that are deemed essential. This...