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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Happy Christmas! May this festive season bring you warmth, joy, and good health in the coming days and the year ahead. A few festive moments from Warsaw, including the Christmas tree by the Royal Castle, the Nativity scene at the Presidential Palace, and the view from Varso Tower.

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Delighted to join the 10th Winter School on Economics of Competition Law (organized by CIRC) to discuss the extraterritorial reach of antitrust laws—how global enforcement works, where it fails, and why it matters for protecting sovereignty and fair markets. Many thanks to the organisers!

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The Limited State model has reached its limits. Successive crises have led to the return of the Expansive State — more active, strategic, and interventionist. My new WuW piece places this shift in German & EU context: 🔗 research.owlit.de/document/08f...

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Who sets the rules when global trade, competition law and national sovereignty intersect? In my new @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social piece, I look at how states compete for regulatory authority — and how the battle for regulatory sovereignty will shape the next decade. -> www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Who writes the rules in today's changing world?

Many of the international rules which have held sway for decades are now ignored or challenged by governments seeking regulatory sovereignty

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

New article out: ‘Competition Law and Policy in Crisis and the Rise of the Expansive State’ It traces the paradigm shift from the ‘Limited State’ to the ‘Expansive State’, and what this means for antitrust enforcement and policy. doi.org/10.1093/jaen... (no paywall)

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Delighted to have contributed to the 9th UN Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection—the UN’s top forum in this field, held every five years. I spoke on the work of the UNCTAD Working Group on Cross-Border Cartels, which I academically led. @unctad.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

They say loyalty pays. Not when it comes to your bills. A short piece from me on the loyalty penalty—why staying put can cost you more than you think, and what that means for competition. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #LoyaltyPenalty #CompetitionPolicy #ConsumerProtection @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social

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Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'?

From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Curious about the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR)? It was great fun reconnecting with Lena Hornkohl (Vienna) and Eddy de Smijter (EU Competition) to reflect on its first year. Thanks to @oandriychuk.bsky.social for bringing us together. Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEaA...

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1 Year of EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Eddy de Smijter DG COMP, Lena Hornkohl, Marek Martyniszyn

YouTube video by Digital Markets Research Hub

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

This think piece, which underpinned my recent presentation at the UNCTAD Working Group on Cross-Border Cartels, explores how competition authorities can strengthen enforcement and close regulatory gaps in tackling cross-border anti-competitive practices. Enjoy! pureadmin.qub.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Belfast came alive with vibrant celebrations today. Check out some photos capturing the spirit of the day: www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...

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In pictures: Thousands enjoy Belfast St Patrick's Day parade

The weather was kind to those taking in the sights and sounds

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

And just like that, the magnolia is bursting into full bloom! 🌸✨ @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social is putting on a stunning spring show. A beautiful reminder that brighter days are just ahead! #SpringInBloom #MagnoliaMagic

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Spring is nearly here! 🌸 This is the earliest blooming magnolia in Belfast, right here at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, signaling that the new season is just around the corner. #SpringAwakening #MagnoliaMagic

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Marek Martyniszyn @martyniszyn.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This has not been a dawn raid! Colleagues from the Competition and Markets Authority visited @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social with a terrific Guest Lecture for our Competition Law students. We heard a lot about the CMA's work, its impact, the more recent developments and career opportunities.

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