21. századi megoldások a versenyjogi jogérvényesítésben

Market competition is the engine of the economy, given that the rapid advancements in science and technology have opened up a wide range of choices for consumers when selecting products and services. The goal of competition law is to ensure the fair functioning of markets so that businesses compete and do not restrict competition through cartels, abuse of a dominant position, or other distortive practices. The economic role of competition is to encourage innovation among businesses and to ensure that consumers have options. The European Union’s regulation focuses on protecting consumers and the competitiveness of businesses, maintaining competition and limiting anti-competitive practices. Cartels represent the most serious restrictions on competition law; consequently, in the fight against cartels, the leniency policy is particularly important as it encourages companies to disclose their unlawful activities in exchange for reduced fines or immunity. The Commission’s leniency policy is its main weapon in the

Keywords: agreement, leniency programme, consumer protection, Trucks case, competitiveness, settlement procedure