Category: G
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General economic interest
Services of general economic interest in the European Union LawConcept of Services of general economic interest provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Services of an economic nature, the provision […]
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Guidelines
Guidelines in the European Union LawResourcesSee also Commission notice
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General principles of cooperation
General principles of cooperationThe Notice explains in para. 19 the general principles underlying the Commission's cooperation with national courts as follows: "It should be recalled that whatever form the co-operation with national courts takes, the Commission will respect the in…
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Granting a reduction of fines
Decision indicating the Commission's intention to grant a reduction of finesOnce a preliminary conclusion has been reached that the evidence submitted constitutes significant added value, the Commission will issue a decision informing the applicant of its intention to apply a reduction …
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Granting conditional immunity
Granting conditional immunityFirst stage: Decision on basis of the hypothetical list of evidence: The procedure is the same as in the case of an immediate application (see Section 4.3 above). At this stage the name of the applicant may or may not be known. In the latter case, the decision s…
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Grounds for rejection of complaints
Grounds for rejection of complaintsComplaints can be rejected on the basis that there are insufficient grounds for acting.19 In particular, there can be insufficient grounds for acting if conducting a further investigation into the alleged infringement would, in view of the public interest …
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Guidance Letter Formal conditions
Formal conditions to request a Guidance LetterA request can be presented by an undertaking or undertakings or associations of undertakings within the meaning of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU which have entered into or intend to enter into an agreement or practice that could fall within the scop…
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Guidance Letter Substance Conditions
Conditions of substance to issue a Guidance LetterAccording to the Notice on Informal Guidance (paragraphs 8-10), issuing a guidance letter may only be considered if the following cumulative conditions are fulfilled: – The substantive assessment of an agreement or practice with regard to Ar…
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Guidance Letters and Analysis of the request
Guidance Letters: Analysis of the request against criteria, priorities and factsThe Commission, seized of a request for a guidance letter, will consider whether it is appropriate to process it or not. A first reply should be sent by the unit dealing with the request to the applicant(s) with…
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Guidance Letters Effects
The effects of Guidance LettersGuidance letters are in the first place intended to help undertakings carry out, by themselves, an informed assessment of their agreements and practices.More about Guidance Letters EffectsA guidance letter cannot prejudge the assessment of the same qu…