Competition

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

Incompatible aid from Hellenic Shipyards - guide — 02 July 2008, 14:17 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

EC settlement procedure for cartels - guide — 30 June 2008, 23:43 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

State aid Register — 17 June 2008, 17:22 CET

The State aid Register contains information on all cases that have been the object of a European Commission decision since 1st January 2000. In addition, it provides information on block exemption cases registered by the Commission.

White Paper on Private Enforcement — 03 April 2008, 15:58 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

Commission investigation into UK restructuring aid package for Northern Rock - guide — 02 April 2008, 12:18 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

Air France targeted by EU anti-trust probe: company — 12 March 2008, 16:33 CET

Air France acknowledged on Wednesday that it had been targeted by a European investigation into alleged price fixing on flights to Japan.

Intel chief fights EU antitrust charges — 12 March 2008, 00:33 CET

Intel brought out the big guns Tuesday to defend the world's largest microchip maker against EU antitrust charges, with chief executive Paul Otellini in Brussels for a hearing with European regulators.

EU case against Microsoft - background — 28 February 2008, 23:42 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

European Commission Decision of 27 February 2008 to impose penalty payments on Microsoft - guide — 27 February 2008, 14:45 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

Commission fine on E.ON for breach of seal during inspection - guide — 30 January 2008, 16:51 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

EU conveyancing services market: Commission study — 30 January 2008, 11:27 CET

The European Commission has published a study by independent consultants on the EU markets for legal services associated with house and land sales (conveyancing services). The study finds that consumers have greater choice and are on average paying less for conveyancing services under deregulated systems, with no loss in quality. The market for conveyancing services is worth about EUR 17 billion per annum; efficiency savings of even a few per cent following deregulation would therefore save consumers millions of euros each year. The Commission is calling on EU Member States to look at the findings and to review and update national laws which limit competition and the free circulation of services throughout the Single Market instead of serving the interests of consumers.

State Aid reform — 10 January 2008, 17:00 CET

This European Commission webpage provides information on current draft legislation and reform projects in the field of state aid. You will also find background information such as links to policy papers and Council conclusions on state aid. See also a section on Studies and Reports in general and the new version of the Vademecum on State Aid in particular.

EU raids monitor makers in cartel probe — 09 November 2007, 16:33 CET

EU competition regulators have raided makers of cathode ray tubes in television sets and computer monitors on suspicion of running an illegal cartel.

victory for the consumer — 25 October 2007, 10:58 CET

victory for the consumer

Antitrust: EU Commission fine for Visa for refusing to admit Morgan Stanley as a member – frequently asked questions — 03 October 2007, 14:01 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

An Introduction to Competition Law (Amazon, paperback) — 18 September 2007, 12:50 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

Microsoft loses landmark EU antitrust case — 17 September 2007, 19:37 CET

A top European court on Monday handed Microsoft a surprise defeat in its epic antitrust battles, backing the European Commission's 2004 record fine of EUR 497 million on the software giant.

History of the EU Microsoft case — 14 September 2007, 14:08 CET

Information about the European Commission’s March 2004 Microsoft Decision, the Court of First Instance proceedings relating to that Decision, and its ongoing implementation.

EC Competition Law (Law in Context) — 05 September 2007, 00:56 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

EU greenlight for Intel STM flash memory joint venture — 14 August 2007, 12:51 CET

The EU's top regulator has given the green light to a proposed joint venture between the world's biggest computer chip maker Intel and French-Italian chip maker STMicroelectronics.

Parliament vote on postal services liberalisation strikes a good balance - UEAPME — 11 July 2007, 16:00 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

State aid for airports and start-up aid to airlines - questions & answers — 10 July 2007, 16:47 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

European Commission prohibition of Ryanair's proposed acquisition of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions — 27 June 2007, 11:09 CET

Latest news on mergers, liberalisation, anti-trust, state aid, background information and web links about the European Union's cometition policy.

EU Microsoft Statement - questions & answers — 01 March 2007, 13:29 CET

Competition: Statement of Objections to Microsoft for non-compliance with March 2004 decision - frequently asked questions

European Commission action against cartels – Questions and answers — 21 February 2007, 13:06 CET

The European Commission defines a cartel as being an illegal secret agreement concluded between competitors to fix prices, restrict supply and/or divide up markets.