Übersetzung für "Cartel Act " (Englisch → Deutsch) :

2. Highlights the fact that cartels are among the most serious violation of competition law, disrupt the value chain, are detrimental to consumers and have a very negative impact on the economy; encourages the Commission to maintain its strong enforcement to prevent and act against cartels; welcomes instruments such as the settlement package, which allows the Commission to settle cartel cases by means of a simplified procedure where companies, having seen the evidence, choose to acknowledge their involvement in the cartel and the fine imposed on the parties is reduced; recalls that competition ...[+++] policy and the comprehensive enforcement of competition rules are essential for a properly functioning and competitive European internal market, enhancing efficiency, entrepreneurial excellence and the protection of consumers; takes the view, in particular, that the fight against cartels is central to ensuring that consumers benefit from a competition regime through lower prices and a broader choice of products and services;

43. Recalls that cartels harm the economy and represent some of the most serious violation of competition law; believes that such infringements of competition law counteract the interests of citizens of the Union since they imply that the advantages of lower prices resulting from competition cannot be passed on to consumers; reiterates in this context that any forthcoming proposal on collective redress must respect Parliament’s view expressed in its resolution of 26 March 2009 on damages actions for breach of the EU antitrust rules and insists that Parliament must be involved in the adoption of such act by means of the co-decision proc ...[+++]edure;

3. Welcomes the adoption of a series of acts included in the modernisation package, namely the initiatives in the field of cooperation between the various enforcers of EU competition rules – the Commission, national competition authorities and national courts; in this connection, considers that it is also worth mentioning the appointment of a Chief Competition Economist, the strengthening of the role of the Hearing Officer and the reinforcement of the cartel unit, which will reduce the time required to conclude cartel cases;

(33) A retired business executive with close personal connections to ABB who had formerly been on the Board of IC Møller was engaged as a consultant to act as the 'coordinator` of the cartel.

Subsequently, Powerpipe's owner informed a member of ABB's Board of Directors of the activities of the cartel and the effects it was having on Powerpipe's business, and requested the Board of ABB to act immediately to cease the infringement.

In its July 1997 Opinion the Commission considered that the approximation of legislation on cartels and State aid was progressing well. The new Competition Act and, if adopted, the two bills on State aid would represent a significant step towards satisfying the Community requirements in this area.