Competition European Law

Tag: NE

  • Network effect

    Network effect in the European Union LawConcept of Network effect provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Network effects arise when a product is more valuable to a user, the more users adopt the […]

  • Negative clearance

    Negative clearance in the European Union LawConcept of Negative clearance provided by the "Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy" (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): When the Commission, on the basis of the facts presented to it, comes to the […]

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…