Dealing with a specific European Law, discovering how the businesses are limited by the EU laws, studying one of the main objectives set by the EU since the very beginning of its construction: harmonizing the competition law at the EU level.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to understand EU Competition Law and solve cases.
Introduction
- What is Competition Law?
- Objectives of Competition Law
- Basic concepts and economics of competition
- Sources of EU Competition Law
Agreements between Undertakings
- Elements of Art 101 TFEU
- Horizontal agreements – cartels
- Horizontal agreements other than cartels
- Vertical agreements – Resale price maintenance, non-price restraints
- Finding an agreement or concerted practice
Abuse of Dominant Position on the Market (Monopolies)
- Fundamental concepts
- Defining market power, concept of dominance
- Market definition
- Conduct constituting abuse
Mergers
- Assessment of mergers under competition law
- Legal framework
- Substantive assessment of mergers
- Jurisdictional thresholds and procedure
Application of competition law to States and States owned enterprises
- Articles 106 and 107 TFEU
- State owned enterprises
- State aid
Enforcement of EU Competition Law
