In its recent judgment in CD Tondela (C-133/24), the CJEU confirms that labour-market restrictions remain firmly within the scope of EU competition law, while also making clear that context, market conditions and the objectives pursued remain critical to the competition law assessment. The ruling is an important development in the EU’s evolving approach to labour-market enforcement and provides valuable guidance for businesses navigating recruitment-related coordination risks.
The Competition & Antitrust team of our Greek member Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm analyses the Court’s reasoning in Tondela and the broader implications for labour-market restrictions across the evolving EU antitrust landscape.