Competition European Law

Category: C

  • Collusion

    Collusion in the European Union LawConcept of Collusion provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Collusion refers to the coordination of firms' competitive behaviour. The likely result of such […]

  • Concentration

    Concentration in the European Union LawConcept of Concentration provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): A concentration arises either where two or more previously inde-pendent undertakings merge […]

  • Commission notice

    Commission notice in the European Union LawConcept of Commission notice provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Interpretative text adopted by the Commission in order to facilitate the application […]

  • Cartel

    Cartel in the European Union LawConcept of Cartel provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Arrangement(s) between competing firms designed to limit or elimi-nate competition between them, with the […]

  • Contracts

    Take or pay contracts in the European Union LawConcept of Take or pay contracts provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Contract between a buyer and a seller, whereby the former agrees to purchase […]

  • Complaint

    Complaint in the European Union LawConcept of Complaint provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Request by a natural or legal person who claims a legitimate interest, asking the Commission to […]

  • Cooperation between the surveillance authorities

    Cooperation between the surveillance authoritiesThe EEA Agreement obliges the competent enforcement authority to cooperate with the respective other authority when it applies the competition rules of the Agreement. Cooperation in general means information and consultation. As the Commission…

  • Cooperation with National Competition Authorities

    Cooperation with National Competition Authorities in EU and exchange of information in ECNIn the system of Regulation 1/2003, every case handler becomes involved in contacts and cooperation with Member States' National Competition Authorities (NCAs). Regular contacts at all levels, mutu…

  • Cooperation with NCAs

    Handling of Complaints: Cooperation with NCAsThe Commission informs the ECN of the existence of the complaint as soon as formal investigative measures are taken, such as a formal request for information or any other measure based on Articles 18 to 21 of Regulation 1/2003. By submitting this…

  • Cooperation with Third Parties

    Cooperation and coordinationIf a case officer wishes to contact the authorities of a third country (request for assistance, material or clarification about a parallel investigation etc.), he/she can ask Unit A5 to arrange the initial contact.More about Cooperation with Third Parties</h3…