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NCA Case allocation monitoring
Case allocation monitoring on the basis of new case ficheThe ECN unit monitors the opening of cases within the network from a general allocation perspective. The ECN responsible person of each unit examines regularly all newly opened cases relevant to that unit. This monitoring aims at dete…
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Necessary prior approval of the Legal Service
Necessary prior approval of the Legal ServiceFor the exercise of all empowerments and sub-delegations the prior approval of the Legal Service is always necessary (Article 23(4), second paragraph, of the Rules of Procedure; point 13/14-3.3 of the Rules giving effect to the Rules of Procedure…
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Negotiated disclosure procedure
The negotiated disclosure procedureIn certain cases, especially those with a very voluminous file or which raise serious concerns about the full disclosure of information to addressees of the SO, DG Competition may accept that the parties agree voluntarily to use a negotiated disclosure pro…
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Neutrality
Neutrality in handling of the applicationsThe Commission services should maintain neutrality in their contacts with undertakings. They do not favour one undertaking over another in terms of the treatment given under the Leniency Notice. Undertakings can however be informed of the possibilit…