Bulgarian Energy Holding (electricity) (AT.39767) [Archived]


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Bulgarian Energy Holding (electricity) (AT.39767) [Archived]


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø Competition expert

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OutlineEuropean Commission article 102 TFEU investigation into Bulgarian Energy Holding in relation to the wholesale electricity market (case number AT.39767).

Latest developmentOn 10 December 2015, Commission formally accepted binding commitments from Bulgarian Energy Holding. Under the commitments, BEH will:
• set up a power exchange in Bulgaria, assisted by an independent third party with expertise in the operation of power exchanges and transfer the control of the new power exchange to the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance to ensure its independence
• to ensure the liquidity of the exchange,
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Article 102 definition
What does Article 102 mean?

Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union prohibits any abuse by one or more undertakings of a dominant position on a substantial part of the internal market which affect trade between Member States.

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