Published: 3/22/16
Publication: Lexology
During the past year, the European Commission initiated several investigations into abuse of dominance. There will be more clarity concerning the outcome thereof in 2016. The Commission’s investigations focus to a large extent on high tech companies (Google, Qualcomm) and utility companies (Gazprom, Bulgarian Energy Holding). As for now, the substantive focus of the Commission’s investigations is on pricing policy conducted by dominant companies. The activity of the Commission is in stark contrast to the activity of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (“ACM”) where it concerns enforcement of the ban on abusing a dominant position. Will this change in 2016?