The training on the application оf EU Competition Law tools and concepts to digital markets was held on 9-11 July 2018 at RIU Pravets Golf & SPA Resort, Pravets. 16 national judges attended the training.
The training introduced the judges to the specifics of the application of EU competition rules to digital markets. The participants followed a series of lectures and case-study sessions on online business models and platforms, specific challenges of enforcing the competition rules in the digital sector, digital monopolies as a threat to competition and innovation, restrictive contractual clauses for distribution of consumer goods and digital content, and the distinction between anti-competitive conduct and legitimate business practices.
The sessions were led by Kiril Pangelov, Lora Andonova and Dr. Miroslava Marinova.
According to participants’ feedback, the strongest accents in the training were the timing of the event with respect to the hot topics an case studies discussed, and speakers' expertise and experience. The quality of the training materials and the overall event organisation were also positively assessed.
