European Union Competition Law
Course code
AKJ6050.YK
old course code
AKJ6050
Course title in Estonian
Euroopa Liidu konkurentsiõigus
Course title in English
European Union Competition Law
ECTS credits
4.0
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Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
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lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
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Course aims
Understand the aims, functioning and enforcement systems of EU competition law. Understand the role of competition law in the EU. Understand the relationship of EU competition law and national law. Ability to apply substantive EU competition law to facts of cases.
The purpose of the course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of EU competition law. The course primarily focuses on legal structure, institutions and specific regulations (Article 101 and 102, Merger Regulation). No prior knowledge of competition law is required.
The intention of the Lecturer is to stimulate students towards a practical application of the EU competition law into case studies. Group work, problem solving as well as independent critical analysis are encouraged.
The purpose of the course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of EU competition law. The course primarily focuses on legal structure, institutions and specific regulations (Article 101 and 102, Merger Regulation). No prior knowledge of competition law is required.
The intention of the Lecturer is to stimulate students towards a practical application of the EU competition law into case studies. Group work, problem solving as well as independent critical analysis are encouraged.
Brief description of the course
Introduction to aims of competition law and competition theory.
Role of competition law in the EU. Substantive competition law: competition-restricting contracts, abuse of a dominant market position, merger control. Enforcement systems, relationship of EU competition law and national law.
Overview and goals of competition laws. The economics of competition law; Markets and market power. The EU Institutions and Introduction to Art 102. Article 102: refusal to supply, essential facilities and predatory pricing, tying. Article 101: Anti-competitive agreements- horizontal and vertical restraints. Article 101 continued: Vertical Restrains. Enforcement and investigations. Case studies (depending on the time we have left after analyzing the main issues).
Role of competition law in the EU. Substantive competition law: competition-restricting contracts, abuse of a dominant market position, merger control. Enforcement systems, relationship of EU competition law and national law.
Overview and goals of competition laws. The economics of competition law; Markets and market power. The EU Institutions and Introduction to Art 102. Article 102: refusal to supply, essential facilities and predatory pricing, tying. Article 101: Anti-competitive agreements- horizontal and vertical restraints. Article 101 continued: Vertical Restrains. Enforcement and investigations. Case studies (depending on the time we have left after analyzing the main issues).
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has In-depth professional knowledge on functioning, aims, substance and enforcement of EU competition law;
- Is able to recognise facts relevant for applying competition law, and ability to apply competition law to facts;
- Is able to analyse competition law related cases and legislation and understand the connections of competition law to other fields of law, particularly private law;
- has better and more nuanced understanding of EU law;
- understands the main principles and policies of competition law in the European Union;
- is able to assess which legislation should be applied to the area studied and apply it in practice;
- is able to evaluate whether the law in question is effective, and point its weaknesses;
- describes and analyse the economic and political issues which influence EU competition law and policy.
- has In-depth professional knowledge on functioning, aims, substance and enforcement of EU competition law;
- Is able to recognise facts relevant for applying competition law, and ability to apply competition law to facts;
- Is able to analyse competition law related cases and legislation and understand the connections of competition law to other fields of law, particularly private law;
- has better and more nuanced understanding of EU law;
- understands the main principles and policies of competition law in the European Union;
- is able to assess which legislation should be applied to the area studied and apply it in practice;
- is able to evaluate whether the law in question is effective, and point its weaknesses;
- describes and analyse the economic and political issues which influence EU competition law and policy.
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