Industrial policy, competition policy and strategic autonomy 80

There is a growing recognition in the European Union (EU) of the need to become more "strategically autonomous" in the current global economic environment. The idea is that this can be achieved by diversifying supply chains and making sure there are critical capacities domestically or at least within the EU. However, such a strategy creates a formidable challenge for the integrity of the internal market and could spill over into the various branches of competition policy. This chapter aims to provide insight into the balancing act that state and market actors must perform when potential conflicts between industrial policy and competition law and policy arise. It argues in favour of a more harmonious market failure test

The sustainability guidelines of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets:an impetus for a modern EU approach to sustainability and competition policy reflecting the principle that the polluter pays?

In October 2020, the European Commission (EC) published a call for contributions on how competition rules could support the Green Deal. With this initiative, the EC followed in the footsteps of several national competition authorities which had already issued guidance on competition policy and sustainability initiatives. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is, to date, the only authority to publish draft Sustainability Guidelines with progressive, practical guidance. In this paper, we explore the extent to which ACM’s Sustainability Guidelines could serve as a source of inspiration for a modern EU approach to sustainability and competition policy. We will conclude that while these Guidelines constitute a clear compromise, ACM has created an intelligent modus operandi to allow for more cooperative sustainability initiatives under the third paragraph of Articles 6 Dutch Competition Act and 101 TFEU without itself having to take decisions about public policy. Sustainability – Green Deal - fair share - polluter pays – ACM - Netherlands - Article 101 TFEU

Vertical Agreements:Getting the Deal Through

Quick reference guide enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into the legalframework; types of agreement; analytical framework for assessment of supplier and buyer positions;block exemption and safe harbour provisions; types of restraint; notifcation procedure and scope forguidance from applicable authorities; enforcement; other jurisdiction-specifc issues; and recent/anticipated trends