The ex-officio control of the Competition Commission in the field of import / construction, wholesale and retail trade of school bags, school food bags and cases continues.
A statement from the committee states that the relevant case is being considered as a matter of priority and that it has been assigned to a competent rapporteur. In detail, the announcement of the committee states the following: On Friday, May 6, 2022, the Competition Commission proceeded, pursuant to Article 15 of Law 3959/2011, as in force, to assign to a competent Rapporteur the ex-officio research in the import / construction sector, wholesale and retail sale of school bags, school bags and caskets, in so far as it relates to possible violations of Articles 1 of Law 3959/2011 and 101 TFEU through vertical anti-competitive cartels between each of the three controlled manufacturers / importers and resellers / its retailers. It is recalled that for the purpose of the ex-officio investigation, the General Directorate of Competition (GDA) conducted on 16.9.2021 a surprise on-site inspection of companies active in the relevant markets as manufacturers, importers or retailers. The ex-officio investigation of GDA in the above branch continues regarding other audited companies.
Legal framework
EA, custodian of the proper functioning of the free market, is responsible for the implementation of competition rules based on Law 3959/2011 and Articles 101/102 TFEU. Articles 1 of Law 3959/2011 and 101 TFEU prohibit partnerships between companies (agreements, decisions of associations or concerted practices) that have as object or effect the restriction of competition. Articles 2 of Law 3959/2011 and 102 TFEU prohibit the abusive exploitation of a dominant position.
Next steps
The assignment to a Rapporteur implies the start of the deadlines of par. 4 and 5 of article 15 of law 3959/2011, as in force, and does not prejudge the content of the proposal and / or the decision of the Competition Commission. The legal deadline is indicative and the examination time of each case depends, among other things, on its complexity, the volume of the administrative file, as well as the number and degree of cooperation of the audited companies.
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