This Decree-Law is intended to protect and enhance competition and combat monopolistic practices through the following: 1. Providing a stimulating environment for undertakings to enhance effectiveness, competitiveness and consumer's interest and achieve a sustainable development in the State; and 2. Maintaining a competitive market governed by market mechanisms, in line with the principle of economic freedom, by prohibiting agreements, conducts and acts that constitute abuse of a dominant position, monitoring all economic concentrations and avoiding any act that would distort, lessen, restrict or prevent free competition.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.