How far does the state’s power to impose penalties in competition law extend without violating fundamental rights? This central question is at the heart of the event, which will examine the current debate surrounding the recently imposed €70 million fine on REWE from a constitutional perspective.

In cooperation with the University of Vienna and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, the high-level panel will address this question. Walter Schwartz will open the discussion with an introductory keynote, highlighting the constitutional issues and outlining possible ways to challenge such a penalty.

Panel round:

• o. Univ.-Prof. RA (em.) DDr. Walter Barfuß, former General Director for Competition
• ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr Christian Piska, University of Vienna, Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Mag.a Maria Mercedes Ritschl, Managing Director of the Legal Policy Committee of the Federation of Austrian Industries
• Dr Rainer Trefelik, Chairman of the Federal Trade Division, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
• Univ.-Lektor RA Dr Walter Schwartz, lawyer and founding partner at SHMP

Moderation:

• Nikolaus Jilch, financial journalist

Following the panel, we warmly invite you to an open Q&A session.

Register now at: bsh@wko.at

Detailed information available here.