by 21st Century Competition | May 9, 2014
The term “antitrust” refers to competition rules on agreements and business practices which restrict competition and on abuse of dominant positions. Agreements and concerted practices which may restrict competition are prohibited by the antitrust...
by Kevin Coates | May 10, 2014
1. The following shall be prohibited as incompatible with the internal market all agreements between undertakings, decisions by associations of undertakings and concerted practices which may affect trade between Member States and which have as their object or effect...
by Kevin Coates | May 10, 2014
Any abuse by one or more undertakings of a dominant position within the internal market or in a substantial part of it shall be prohibited as incompatible with the internal market in so far as it may affect trade between Member States.” Such abuse may, in...
by 21st Century Competition | May 7, 2014
Particular form of coordination between firms which can adversely affect the outcome of any sale or purchasing process in which bids are submitted. For example, firms may agree their bids in advance, deciding which firm will be the lowest bidder. Alternatively, they...
by 21st Century Competition | May 7, 2014
See: Hard-core restrictions Source: Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy, Antitrust and control of concentrations, European Commission, 2002 Share...