The EU Practice of Horizontal Agreement Assessment in Accordance with the Rule of Providing De Minimis Exemption

Abstract

This article analyses the practice of horizontal agreement assessment in accordance with its impact on competition. The following research is based on analysis of scientific literature, current provisions of European Union and national legal acts, as well as official positions of the European Commission (hereinafter - EC) and national authorities.

Keywords

• horizontal agreement
• de minimis exception
• impact on competition
• hardcore restraints