Competition European Law

Category: F

  • Franchising

    Franchising in the European Union LawConcept of Franchising provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): A special type of agreement whereby one undertaking (the fran-chiser) grants to the other (the […]

  • Foreclosure

    Foreclosure in the European Union LawConcept of Foreclosure provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Strategic behaviour by a firm or group of firms to restrict market access possibilities of […]

  • Free riding

    Free riding in the European Union LawConcept of Free riding provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Free riding occurs when one firm (or individual) benefits from the actions and efforts of another […]

  • Fine

    Fine in the European Union LawConcept of Fine provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): A monetary penalty imposed by a Commission decision on an under-taking, for a violation of EC competition […]

  • Fixed costs

    Fixed costs in the European Union LawConcept of Fixed costs provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Costs that do not vary with the amount of goods or services produced. Examples include interest […]

  • Failing firm defence

    Failing firm defence in the European Union LawResourcesSee also Rescue merger

  • Form

    Form A/B in the European Union LawConcept of Form A/B provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Form which companies are obliged to use if they apply to the Commission for () negative clearance or if […]

  • First letter to the addressees

    First letter to the addresseesWithout undue delay after the adoption of the decision by the Commission, all parties receive a letter signed by the case manager or Head of Unit.More about First letter to the addresseesIn this letter, the addressees are requested to confirm that – th…

  • Follow-up in case of non-reply

    Follow-up in case of non-replyIn case the parties do not reply within the deadline (taking account of possible extensions): – The case manager may follow this up with the parties informally. – Otherwise or if the informal follow-up is unsuccessful, the parties will receive a reminder letter…

  • Follow-up of Decisions

    Follow-up of DecisionsThe adoption of a decision is not necessarily the end of the case. Notwithstanding possible appeals (see Module on Court Litigation), the life of the case after the adoption and notification of a decision may include, where appropriate, the recovery of fines or periodi…