In a recent decision, the Austrian Supreme Court considered when the use of a sign on a website, booking platforms, and social media amounts to the use of the sign in Austria and infringement of a trademark protected in that country.

The Commission for Protection of Competition of North Macedonia has significantly intensified its merger control enforcement activities. Several infraction proceedings have been initiated ex officio in relation to premature implementation of concentrations involving both joint ventures and acquisitions resulting in sole control.

The Montenegrin Parliament adopted amendments to the Act on Prevention of Money-Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, which entered into force on 12 May 2026.