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Bulgaria: EC brings nation to Court of Justice for tender violations

By  |  August 31, 2013

The European Commission has reportedly found at least three instances where Bulgaria violated EU competition law, leading to the initiation of a case in the EU Court of Justice, the watchdog said Thursday.

Bulgaria allegedly violated competition law regarding multiplex tenders; specifically the government is accused of biased distribution of broadcasting frequencies. Reports say the Commission found “biased and disproportionate criteria” used by Bulgaria to auction off the spectrum.

The Commission’s findings suggest the nation acted discriminatory in three instances involving the communications sector, which is currently dominated by Towercom and Hannu Pro, who hold the nation’s six main multiplexes.

Full Content: Focus Information Agency

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