Vertical restraints: on the brink of reform?

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The European Commission's hostile policy on vertical restraints (VRs) has long been criticized by lawyers and company executives, who argue that the practice is pro-competitive. The Commission has published a green paper on VRs in which it shows, for the first time, that it is prepared to concede to some of the arguments supporting such agreements. Virtual restraints are part of vertical agreements between firms operating within the distribution chain and establish terms and conditions under which goods and services are marketed.

International Affairs, European Community, Distribution Channels, Laws, regulations and rules, European Union. European Commission, Vertical markets

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E-commerce: can the EU meet the challenge

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Issues are presented concerning the competitiveness of the member states of the European Union (EU) in the provision of e-commerce services and trading. The damage caused to e-commerce by the EU's taxation policy is discussed.

Taxation, Competition (Economics), Economic aspects, Online services, Internet services, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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A business concern: the reform of EU antitrust procedures

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The European Union's proposals for antitrust procedures are discussed with reference to its 1999 white paper. Change is welcomed, but more support from member countries and further reform may be required.

Interpretation and construction, Antitrust law

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