Springer, one of the world's most renowned academic publishers, has recently published a book entitled "The Crossroads of Competition Law and Energy Regulation" by Laura Rimšaitė, a researcher at the Law Institute of the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences. In this work, which has been carefully developed over several years, the author seeks to find a balance between promoting competitive energy markets and ensuring effective regulation.

The publication addresses the challenges of balancing a competitive market with regulatory objectives such as ensuring reliability, fairness and sustainability. These important areas are reconciled when the objectives of promoting fair competition and ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply coincide. "As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions and technological advances, the balance between competition and regulation is vital to ensure a future of fair and resilient energy", emphasised Dr. L. Rimšaitė, while presenting her book.

The book also provides a comprehensive analysis of market dominance in the energy sector. This concentration of power often limits competition, reduces consumer choice and stagnates progress and innovation. "The twofold objective of tackling market dominance and promoting energy security is a major challenge", says the author. Drawing on a range of countries' case studies, national and international regulations and their analysis, she provides valuable insights into how a regulatory framework that promotes fair competition can help achieve long-term energy policy goals.

Rimšaitė, L. (2024). The Crossroads of Competition Law and Energy Regulation. Springer Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-73238-6

The book is available in English here – https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-73238-6