Boost for Commission's Antitrust Enforcement Policy: ECJ Overturns General Court's Decision in De Beers Case

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol

Cormac Little (William Fry) explains the Boost for Commission's Antitrust Enforcement Policy: ECJ Overturns General Court's Decision in De Beers Case.

ABSTRACT: The ECJ recognises the Commission's broad discretion in assessing commitments offered under Article 9 of Regulation 1/2003. Therefore, the Commission should continue to rely on Article 9 in seeking an efficient solution to competition issues.