Memo: Competition: Commission confirms inspections in the energy sector

The European Commission confirmed that Commission officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of energy companies in Germany on 29-30 May 2006. The Commission had reason to believe that the companies concerned may have violated EC Treaty antitrust rules that prohibit restrictive business practices and/or abuse of a dominant market position (Articles 81 and 82 EC respectively).

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