Category: H

  • Horizontal agreement

    Horizontal agreement in the European Union LawConcept of Horizontal agreement provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Arrangement between actual or potential competitors, that is, under-takings […]

  • Herfindahl-Hirschmann Index

    Herfindahl-Hirschmann Index (HHI) in the European Union LawConcept of Herfindahl-Hirschmann Index (HHI) provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Specific measurement of market concentration, that […]

  • Hard-core restrictions

    Hard-core restrictions in the European Union LawConcept of Hard-core restrictions provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Refers to restrictions of competition by agreements or business prac-tices, […]

  • Hearing

    Hearing in the European Union LawConcept of Hearing provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Opportunity for parties, to whom the Commission has addressed objections for violation of EU competition […]

  • Hearing officer

    Information to be provided to the Hearing OfficerWhen the SO is issued, the case team needs to provide the Hearing Officer secretariat with the following information: – the names and positions of the persons representing the companies concerned and/or their legal advisers (with their powers…

  • Hearing Interim report

    Hearing Officer's Interim report and observationsThe Hearing Officer's reports to the Commissioner on the hearing and the conclusions he/she draws from it in his/her interim report with regard to the respect for the effective exercise of procedural rights, including disclosure of do…

  • Hearing Officer Final Report

    Hearing Officer

  • Hearing Officer Interim report

    Hearing Officer

  • Hearing Officer's powers to make recommendations

    Hearing Officer's powers to make recommendationsThe Hearing Officers can make recommendations in relation to two issues.More about Hearing Officer's powers to make recommendationsFirst, under Article 4(2)(a) of the Terms of Reference, the Hearing Officer can be asked to rev…

  • Hearing Preparatory steps

    Oral Hearing Preparatory stepsInvitations are sent by the Hearing Officer.More about Hearing Preparatory stepsArticle 11 of the HO Terms of Reference provides that the Hearing Officer shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the proper preparation of the hearing.More about…