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EU Competition Law (HR)

 

Название предмета: EU Competition Law

 

 

Объем (ECTS кредиты)

5

Тип предмета (обязательный или по выбору)

Elective

Семестр преподавания предмета

9

 

Короткая аннотация (до 500 печатных знаков)

 

The course aims to provide its participants with an in-depth understanding of the basics of EU competition law. Building on economical theoretical background, it covers such issues as restrictive practices of undertakings (Art. 101 TFEU), abuse of a dominant position (Art. 102 TFEU) and merger control. Procedural questions of competition law enforcement will be addressed in the context of the above topics with a special focus on the network of competition authorities and the central role of the Commission.

The language of instruction is English.

 

Предпосылки прохождения предмета

For successful completion of the course, students are required to possess knowledge of EU law, general principles of economics, constitutional law.

 

Цель предмета

The overall objective of the course is to provide a clear insight in the functioning of the European internal market and to familiarise students with the method of market regulation through competition law based largely by the social market theory.

 

Связи между результатами программы, результатами предмета, методами обучения и методами оценивания достижения результатов

 

Результаты программы

Результаты предмета

Методы обучения

Методы оценивания достижений результатов

Knowledge of the contents of principles of law and individual legal institutes in the context of national, European Union and international comparative legal regulation;

 

Knowledge and understanding of both main and latest theories of law science representing the essence of law, its historical development, purpose and role in society

Demonstrate understanding of EU competition policy, its principles and legal regulation framework;

Lectures; independent study of legal documents and cases; discussions

Case study;

Correctly interpret and apply legal provisions in light of EU Commission’s recommendations and court practice (ECJ);

Lectures, independent study of legal documents and cases; discussions

Case study; practical exersices; written assignment, dispute resolution simulation;

Demonstrate understanding of relationship between EU law and national law and policy; identify applicable legal rules in specific practical context;

Lectures; discussions;

Practical exercises;

To evaluate scientific and practical concepts

Analyze main legal concepts (dominance, collective dominance; agreements; merger) in light of legal regulation and case law

Lecures; discussions; independent study of legal meterial and case law;

Practical exercises, written assignment; dispute resolution simulation;

To make critical and systematic analysis of the knowledge of the study field of Law and to apply the knowledge in professional activities, in the new and unfamiliar environment and in carrying out scientific research.

Demonstrate understanding of legal concepts and economic basics and its role in the formulation of the competition policy; draw legal conclusions analyzing given facts in light of existing practice; understanding “gaps” in the legal regulation.

Lectures; discussions, case study.

Practical exercises; written assignment; dispute resolution simulation;

 

Тематика курса

 

1.      Introduction to EU Competition Law;

2.      Prohibition of harmful collusions under Article 101 TFEU;

3.      Prohibition of abuse of dominance under Article 102 TFEU;

4.      Merger control;

5.      Enforcement of EU competition law.

 

 

Распределение нагрузки студентов

40 ч. – контактные часы (лекции, семинары, онлайн-занятия и др.)

94 ч. – самостоятельная работа.

 

 

Формы и методы оценивания учебных достижений студентов

Written assignment, two case studies; court simulation;

 

Структура накопительной оценки

 

-          Case studies (2) – 20 %

-          Written assignment – 30 %

-          Test – 10 %

-          Final tutorial – 30 %

-          Participation in seminars – 10 %

 

Основная литература

 

1.      Jones, Alison & Brenda Sufrin, EU Competition Law: text, cases, and materials, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 4th edition, 2011;

2.      Ezrachi, Ariel, EU Competition Law: An Analytical Guide to Leading Cases, Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2010;

3.      The Treaty on European Union;

4.      The Treaty on Functioning of the European Union;

5.      Commission Notice on the definition of relevant market for the purposes of Community competition law, OJ C C372/5;

6.      Regulation 1/2003 (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1), consolidated version as last amended by Council Regulation No 1419/2006;

7.      Procedural Regulation 773/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 18), consolidated version as last amended by Commission Regulation No 622/2008, 30.6.2008 (OJ L 171, 1.7.2008, p. 3);

8.      2006 Leniency Notice (OJ C 298, 8.12.2006, p. 17);

9.      Case T-168/01 GlaxoSmithKline Services v. Commission;

10.  IMS Health GmbH & Co. OHG v NDC Health GmbH & Co. KG, C-418/01 of 29.04.2004;

11.  Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings;

12.  http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html – regulations, directives and other official acts regarding competition law as well as case law on the site of the European Commission;

13.  http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm - data on EU primary and secondary law as well as case law;

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/ecn/index_en.html – official site of the European Competition Network.