Does the European Commission Provide Parties with a Proper Opportunity to be Heard on the Level of Fines?

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Stephen Wisking, Jun 30, 2009

Appeals to the Court of First Instance (“CFI”) from Commission cartel decisions will often focus on the level of fine imposed by the Commission. Many of these appeals allege either procedural deficiencies in the assessment of fines or the misapplication of the Fining Guidelines by the Commission. This focus on fines is not surprising given that fine levels are now so significant. It has no