Belgium sets first economic dependence test in Raffinerie Tirlemontoise case
By Anna Ferrari ( September 7, 2026, 17:14 GMT | Insight) -- Belgium's first commitments decision under its economic dependence rules provides guidance on future enforcement, prosecutor-general Damien Gerard told MLex. Sugar producer Raffinerie Tirlemontoise and parent company Südzucker agreed to revise pricing and procurement clauses with sugar beet growers and negotiate terms annually. The decision comes amid growing EU interest in the economic dependence tool.Belgium's first commitments decision under its economic dependence rules sets out for the first time the circumstances in which the competition authority expects to intervene, prosecutor-general Damien Gerard told MLex....
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