The abuse by one or more undertakings of a dominant position : the E.C. perspective

Abstract

In discussing the future of the Community Competition Policy in particular Article 86 of the EEC Treaty, one must first examine and assess the present situation. The question to be answered in this respect is : to what extent can we safely say that since the Treaty of Rome came into force, the goals dreamt of and set by the founders of the Community in competition policy in general and in Article 86 in particular, have been realised? The competition policy of the Community has undoubtedly developed steadily over the years. It evolved in such a way, not only to cater for the anti-competitive behaviour envisaged in the Treaty itself but other behaviour as well which reflect the very wide spectrum of business activities in today’s commercial world.