Tag: ECN Basic rules
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Mission of the ECN Unit
Mission of the ECN Unit in Directorate AThe ECN unit gives guidance to case-handlers on all aspects of Regulation 1/2003, of the Commission implementing Regulation No 773/2004 1 and of the related instruments, as regards the functioning of t…
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Monitoring of NCA cases
Monitoring of cases on the basis of closed case ficheThe monitoring of cases which NCAs finally close is done jointly by the ECN unit and the sectoral unit concerned.More about Monitoring of NCA casesFor cases closed after the submission of an envisaged decision, particular attenti…
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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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Preparation of fiches
Preparation and submission of 'fiches' in the informatics applicationNew case fiche. New ex officio cases opened should be reported before or without delay after commencing the first formal investigative measure. Articles 18 to 21 of the Regulation describe the Commission's inve…
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Informal contacts
Informal contactsSome NCAs consult DG Competition already prior to the formal consultation obligations on their cases, e.g. in ECN sector subgroups or bilaterally. The ECN unit should always be kept informed about such discussions. If a policy line is to be taken in these informal contacts,…
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Issues of cooperation raised during/by a case dealt with by DG COMP
Issues of cooperation raised during/by a case dealt with by DG COMPThe Commission has undertaken to inform the other Network members on the important procedural steps in its cases by means of submitting new case 'fiches', envisaged decision 'fiches' (at the stage when the dr…
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Division of responsibilities in NCA cases
Division of responsibilities in NCA cases. IntroductionUnder the system created by Regulation 1/2003, national competition authorities are obliged to apply Articles 101 and 102 TFEU when an agreement/practice is capable of affecting trade between Member States. This requires and/or allows f…
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Division of responsibilities in non-case
Division of responsibilities in non-case related cooperation within the ECNThe ECN unit deals with ECN relations on general issues (ECN Plenary, general policy workshops and expert meetings, …), putting in place of administrative arrangements with NCAs, assisting NCAs in adapting nat…
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Consistency check
Consistency check on the basis of envisaged decision fiche and draft envisaged actIn parallel to the information received electronically via the informatics application, the Commission will receive from NCAs draft documents by secure electronic mail or by secure courier. The envisaged SO/dr…