Enforcing Competition Policy

Question 1

Regulation used to enforce EU Competition Policy

Answer 1

Regulation 1/2003

Question 2

Burden of Proof

Answer 2

Is on the party alleging the infringement

Question 3

Powers of Competition Authorities

Answer 3

Articles 17-20 of Regulation 1/2003

• Requiring the infringement be brought to an end.
• Ordering interim measures.
• Accepting commitments.
• Imposing fines.

Question 4

EU Commission’s powers of inspection

Answer 4

Article 20 (2) (a) Regulation 1/2003

They can enter any land or means of transport of the undertakings and/or associations of the undertakings.

Question 5

Regulation 1/2003

Answer 5

Shared EU commission’s powers with National Competition Authorities.