Annual Law on Pro-competitive Reforms: the Authority’s role

In 2009, Italy introduced a new tool to keep markets open and competitive: the Annual Law on Pro-competitive Reforms (Article 47 of Law 99/2009). This instrument has since enabled the adoption of several annual competition laws, starting in 2017.

By law, the Government’s draft of the Annual Law on Pro-competitive Reforms must be based on the Annual Report and on the recommendations issued by the Italian Competition Authority.

In line with Articles 21 and 22 of Law 287/1990, the Authority regularly provides Parliament and the Government with general recommendations on pro-competitive reforms to Italy’s legislative and regulatory framework. These proposals identify rules and regulations that restrict competition and suggest ways to make markets more dynamic and consumer-friendly.