Veterinary clinics must abide by antitrust rules in tenders, Finnish watchdog says
( September 2, 2026, 08:07 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Finnish antitrust authority said this week that veterinary clinics in the city of Tampere must comply with competition rules in public procurement. A clinic in the city had contacted representatives of two rival clinics ahead of a tender, suggesting raising the prices for veterinary services to meet increased costs, and proposing a minimum price for the upcoming tender. The case is closed for now, the authority said, after it sent an advisory letter to the companies. The authority could reopen the file if it receives new information giving reason to suspect significant competition restrictions.Statement follows. ...
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