The first section of this three-part article looked at concentrations of Community dimension, beginning with an outline of the evolution of the Community’s merger legislation and its objectives before providing general remarks on concentrations of Community dimension followed by description and definition of: the concept of concentrations; types of acquistions of control; the notion of Community dimension; turnover; and ancillary restraints.
The second section dealt with the procedure of control.
This third section will deal with the assessment of the compatibility of concentrations with the common market.
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