European Commission 7 April 2004, Commission Regulation (EC) No 773/2004 of 7 April 2004 relating to the conduct of proceedings by the Commission pursuant to Articles 81 and 82 of the EC Treaty (Text with EEA relevance)

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 773/2004 establishes the procedural framework for the European Commission's proceedings under Articles 81 and 82 of the EC Treaty, focusing on the initiation of proceedings, handling of complaints, and the rights of parties involved. Key provisions include the requirement for complaints to contain specific information, the rights of complainants to participate in proceedings, and the protection of confidential information during investigations. The regulation is applicable across all Member States and aims to ensure effective enforcement of competition rules while maintaining the rights of defense for undertakings involved.AI