Competition European Law

Category: P

  • Publication Practical aspects

    Publication of Decisions: Practical aspectsThis section deals with the practicalities involved in preparing a text for publication and publishing it.ResourcesSee AlsoReferencesInformation about Publication Practical aspects in the Antitrust Manual of Procedure…

  • Proceedings Initiation

    When to initiate the proceedingPursuant to Article 2 of Regulation 773/2004, the initiation of the proceeding can not be done later than the date on which the Article 27(4) Notice is published.More about Proceedings InitiationIf the initiation of proceedings is a reaction to an env…

  • Publication Translations

    Publication of Decisions TranslationsFor the language requirements for publication per decision type, see the Module on Use of languages.ResourcesSee AlsoReferencesInformation about Publication Translations in the Antitrust Manual of Procedures for the applica…

  • Processing of the request

    Adoption of a Guidance Letter: Processing of the requestIf it is decided to issue a guidance letter, it might be necessary to collect supplementary information, including by informal enquiries (while respecting the normal rules on professional secrecy with regard to the information supplied…

  • Publish Selection

    Identifying information that may not be publishedIn order to identify confidential information, correspondence and contacts with the addressees of decisions are necessary.More about Publish SelectionUnder Article 16(3) of Regulation No 773/2004, the addressees may be required, with…

  • Processing the marker application

    Processing the marker applicationTaking position on the application: It is recommended to check on receipt of the application that all information required has been provided and study the content of the application.More about Processing the marker applicationLetter granting a marke…

  • Publishing the decision on the website

    Publishing the decision on the DG Competition websiteOn the date of the adoption of the decision, a document called "no public version available" is published on the web. This document is later replaced by the summary of the decision / nonconfidential version of the decision.R…

  • Preparation of Preliminary Assessment

    Preparation of Preliminary AssessmentArticle 9 of Council Regulation 1/2003 provides that the Commission must have informed the undertakings of the competition concerns by a document which is called Preliminary Assessment (a Statement of Objections may also constitute a Preliminary Assessme…

  • Professional secrecy

    Professional secrecyThe provisions on professional secrecy apply also to the competition authorities of the Member States, their officials, civil servants and other persons working under the supervision of these authorities as well as officials and civil servants of other authorities of the…

  • Purpose of a Statement of Objections

    Purpose of a Statement of ObjectionsA Statement of Objections ("SO") must be used in procedures in which the Commission intends to adopt a decision adverse to the interests of the addressees, i.e. finding an infringement of Article 101 or 102 TFEU and ordering its termination and/…