The European Antitrust Review 2010 - Germany: Abuse of Dominance
18-Sep-2009 | Competition, EU and Trade
In Germany, unilateral conduct of a dominant undertaking is restricted by sections 19 and 20 of the Act against Restraints of Competition (ARC; Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (GWB)). Furthermore, article 82 EC Treaty is also directly applicable in Germany according to article 3(1) EC Regulation 1/2003 and section 22(3) ARC. Currently, the main focus in Germany regarding the abuse of dominance lies in the gas sector.
Lawyers Dr. Michael Dietrich, Dr. Marco Hartmann-Rüppel
An extract from the 2010 European Antitrust Review - a www.GlobalCompetitionReview.com special report.
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