Memo: Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the cement sector

The European Commission confirmed that on the 4th and the 5th of November 2008 Commission officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the cement and related products industry in several Member States. The Commission had reason to believe that the companies concerned may have violated EC Treaty antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices and/or abuse of a dominant market position (Articles 81 and 82 respectively).

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