Europäisches Wettbewerbsrecht in der Praxis

Orgalime 2004
48 pages


A concise overview of the main aspects of EC competition law

Contents:
The approach of EC competition law Which agreements and practices are covered by the prohibition of restrictions of competition? Horizontal agreements restricting competition Vertical agreements restricting competition Agreements of minor importance Abuse of a dominant position Important information for associations and their member companies Control of mergers Remedies of the competition authorities and the parties involved Program to ensure compliance with competition rules Background: Since 1.5.2004, the European Commission has taken a new approach to the exemption from the ban on cartels. Under this system, there is no longer any obligation or possibility to notify an agreement or decision to the European Commission. The Commission now neither grants individual exemptions nor issues negative clearance, as was previously the case. Agreements, decisions or concerted practices that violate European competition law are generally prohibited unless the same conditions are met that would have previously led to an individual exemption. An important disadvantage of the existing system is that companies cannot rely on the position taken by the European Commission or the national authorities with regard to legality until a corresponding individual decision has been made.

Language:
German