Competition weekly news summary
15 April 2016

Publications

  • Competition Policy Brief on EU merger control and innovation
    11 April 2016
    This Competition policy brief discusses the specific contribution of merger enforcement to the protection and promotion of innovation as one parameter of competition alongside price and output and other factors.
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State Aid

  • Interim report of sector inquiry on electricity capacity mechanisms shows significant shortcomings
    13 April 2016
    The Commission inquiry on capacity mechanisms shows they can increase security of electricity supply but many Member States must be more thorough assessing whether they are necessary and in their design to ensure they are targeted and cost-effective. Unnecessary and badly designed capacity mechanisms can distort competition, hinder electricity flows across borders and lead to consumers overpaying for electricity.The Commission now invites Member States, stakeholders in the electricity sector and others to submit comments on its initial findings.
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    Statement by Commissioner Vestager>
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Court

  • Case C100/15P appeal in the Netherlands Maritime Technology Association vs European Commission case
    14 April 2016
    The Commission welcomes the ruling on a Spanish scheme on the early depreciation of certain leased assets. In 2012 the Commission had found that this scheme involved no state aid in the meaning of the EU rules (C(2012)8252). The Netherlands Maritime Technology Association brought an action for annulment of this decision (case T-140/13). The general court dismissed the action. The Dutch Association appealed against the judgment. The Court of Justice has now entirely dismissed the appeal.
    See Court of Justice case page>



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