Court of Justice 8 February 1983, 100 to 103/80 (SA Musique Diffusion française and others v Commission of the European Communities.)

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The Advocate General's opinion addresses the annulment and reduction of fines imposed by the Commission for concerted practices violating Article 85(1) of the EEC Treaty among several distributors of Pioneer products. The opinion suggests that while the Commission's findings of infringement were upheld, the fines should be reduced based on the gravity of the infringement and the parties' financial standings. Ultimately, the Advocate General recommends that the Commission bear its own costs while also compensating a portion of the applicants' costs.AI