Endi Kalemaj
- PhD candidate, Faculty of Law (UT); Albanian National Youth Agency, Albania
Kejsi Marku
- Credins Bank, Albania
Abstract:
This paper examines anti-competitive agreements prohibited under Article 101 of the TFEU, which restrict competition in the EU’s internal market. Article 101(1) bans agreements, decisions, and concerted practices that hinder free competition, including price-fixing, market-sharing, and production limitations.
This paper distinguishes between agreements and concerted practices, noting that concerted practices involve coordination without explicit consent but still restrict competition. It highlights the negative impact of price-fixing on consumer choice and market fairness.
The paper also addresses restrictions on production, markets, and technology, explaining how these limit competition and raise prices. It refers to cases where the European Commission imposed fines on cartels.
The paper discusses exemptions, such as resale price maintenance and the De Minimis principle, which excludes agreements with minimal competitive effects. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of strong competition law enforcement to protect consumers and the free market.
Tenth International Scientific-Business Conference LIMEN Leadership, Innovation, Management and Economics: Integrated Politics of Research - LIMEN 2024 - International Scientific-Business Conference – LIMEN 2024: Vol 10. Conference Proceedings , December 5, 2024
Conference Proceedings published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia
ISBN: 9788680194929 , ISSN: 26836149 , DOI: 10.31410/LIMEN.2024
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