Ministry of Economy — AML/CFT & Commercial Supervision

Ministerial Decision No. (96) of 2026 Regarding Granting a Temporary Exemption to Certain Agreements and Categories of Contracts Aimed at Ensuring the Continuity of Supply of Essential Goods and Services in Exceptional Circumstances

This decision provides temporary exemptions for agreements ensuring the supply of essential goods during exceptional circumstances, supporting market stability.

What firms should do

Identify eligible agreements and apply for exemptions if necessary.

Regulator: Ministry of Economy — AML/CFT & Commercial Supervision
Type: Ministerial Decision
Status: Enacted
Published: 22 Oct 2026
Topic: Competition
Impact: Medium

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Ministerial Decision No. (96) of 2026 Regarding Granting a Temporary Exemption to Certain Agreements and Categories of Contracts Aimed at Ensuring the Continuity of Supply of Essential Goods and Services in Exceptional Circumstances

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