Competition law
EU Commission: white paper on damages actions for breach of EC
antitrust rules
On 2 April 2008, the Commission adopted the above white paper,
which includes suggestions to make damages claims by victims of
competition breaches more efficient, whilst ensuring respect for
European legal systems and traditions. The model outlined by the
Commission is based on compensation through single damages for the
harm suffered. The white paper's other key recommendations cover
collective redress, disclosure of evidence and the effect of final
decisions of competition authorities in subsequent damages actions.
The recommendations balance rights and obligations of both the
claimant and the defendant and include safeguards against abuses of
litigation.