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Questions and Answers
What is a primary criticism leveled against the European Commission's enforcement of competition rules?
What is a primary criticism leveled against the European Commission's enforcement of competition rules?
- The Commission primarily focuses on minor violations, neglecting major antitrust cases.
- The Commission is underfunded, leading to inadequate investigations.
- Decisions made by the Commission are often seen as being politically influenced. (correct)
- The Commission lacks the legal authority to enforce rulings effectively.
What change occurred in 2004 that altered the enforcement landscape of EU competition law?
What change occurred in 2004 that altered the enforcement landscape of EU competition law?
- The European Commission ceded all competition law enforcement to national authorities.
- National competition authorities gained the ability to enforce EU competition law directly. (correct)
- A new directive mandated stricter penalties for antitrust violations across all member states.
- A centralized EU court was established to handle all competition law cases.
What key function does the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) in Spain perform concerning mergers and acquisitions?
What key function does the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) in Spain perform concerning mergers and acquisitions?
- Facilitating mergers and acquisitions to encourage market consolidation.
- Reviewing mergers and acquisitions to prevent the creation of market dominance. (correct)
- Providing financial incentives for companies undergoing mergers and acquisitions.
- Approving all mergers and acquisitions regardless of market impact.
Under what conditions might a significant case handled by the CNMC in Spain be escalated to the Council of Ministers?
Under what conditions might a significant case handled by the CNMC in Spain be escalated to the Council of Ministers?
What is the main organizational change that occurred in Spain's competition law enforcement in 2013?
What is the main organizational change that occurred in Spain's competition law enforcement in 2013?
A company operating in Spain is found to be engaging in anticompetitive practices. Which body is primarily responsible for investigating and potentially fining this company?
A company operating in Spain is found to be engaging in anticompetitive practices. Which body is primarily responsible for investigating and potentially fining this company?
How does the structure of competition law enforcement in Spain differ from that at the EU level?
How does the structure of competition law enforcement in Spain differ from that at the EU level?
A technology firm is planning a merger that would give it a dominant share of the Spanish market. Which organization has the authority to review this merger and potentially block it?
A technology firm is planning a merger that would give it a dominant share of the Spanish market. Which organization has the authority to review this merger and potentially block it?
Compared to the CNMC, what is generally true about the powers of regional competition authorities in Spain?
Compared to the CNMC, what is generally true about the powers of regional competition authorities in Spain?
What is the MOST accurate description of the CNMC's relationship with the Spanish government?
What is the MOST accurate description of the CNMC's relationship with the Spanish government?
Flashcards
European Commission's Role
European Commission's Role
Enforces competition rules at the EU level, but its decisions are sometimes seen as politically influenced.
National Competition Authorities
National Competition Authorities
Since 2004, these authorities can also enforce EU competition law alongside the European Commission.
CNMC
CNMC
Centralized competition law enforcement in Spain in 2013.
Regional Competition Authorities in Spain
Regional Competition Authorities in Spain
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CNMC's primary functions
CNMC's primary functions
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CNMC's independence
CNMC's independence
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Study Notes
- Competition rules are enforced at both the EU and national levels.
EU Level
- The European Commission is responsible for enforcing competition rules at the EU level.
- Critics contend the European Commission's decisions are subject to political influence.
- National competition authorities have been able to enforce EU competition law since 2004, as per Regulation 1/2003.
Spain
- In Spain, competition law enforcement was centralized under the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) in 2013.
- Regional authorities with limited powers exist in some regions.
CNMC's Powers
- The CNMC investigates and fines companies for antitrust violations.
- It reviews mergers and acquisitions to prevent market dominance.
- The CNMC operates independently from the government.
- Major cases are referred to the Council of Ministers.
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