Tag: Observations on the SO

  • Written Reply to the Statement of Objections

    Complainants may make known their views in writingPursuant to Article 6(1) of Reg. 773/2004, "Where the Commission issues a statement of objections relating to a matter in respect of which it has received a complaint, it shall provide the complainant with a copy of the non-confidential…

  • Sufficient interest

    Third parties can be heard only if they show "sufficient interest" (Article 27(3) of Regulation 1/2003)Other natural or legal persons, who have shown sufficient interest, must be informed in writing of the nature and subject matter of the procedure and set a time-limit within whic…

  • Right to be heard

    Right to be heard. IntroductionArticle 27 of Regulation 1/2003 expressly provides that undertakings must be given the opportunity to be heard. The proceedings consist of both written (reply to the SO) and oral stages. The oral stage, called the oral hearing, which supplements the written pr…