The Spanish Competition Authority receives over 500 complaints and inquiries in the mailbox set up specifically for individuals and companies during the COVID-19 pandemic

The CNMC receives over 500 complaints and inquiries through the mailbox set up during the Covid-19 crisis* The CNMC receives over 500 complaints and inquiries through the mailbox set up during the Covid-19 crisis The financial sector (45%) and the health products and food sector (30%) accounted for most of the queries related to possible infringement of competition rules. In addition to investigations in the financial, funeral and medical devices sectors, the CNMC recently opened investigations into the funeral and sick leave insurance sector, and it is closely monitoring the trend in food prices. Despite the suspended administrative deadlines due to the state of emergency, the CNMC is actively pursuing these investigations and has ruled on 12 merger operations. In the case of complaints