Directive (EU) 2019/1COM(2017)142

Legislative proposal: Empowering the national competition authorities to be more effective enforcers

Stage: In force, reached 14 Jan 2019
In force: In force since 3 Feb 2019 · CELEX 32019L0001
Transposition deadline: 4 Feb 2021
Lead DG: DG COMP
Last activity: 14 Jan 2019

2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

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Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 14 Jan 2019.

13 Jun 2017
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Legislative proposal: Empowering the national competition authorities to be more effective enforcers, 2 responses · Commission
14 Jan 2019
- Published in the Official Journal

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Consultation	Feedback deadline	Feedback received
Legislative proposal: Empowering the national competition authorities to be more effective enforcers	13 Jun 2017	2

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This directive harmonizes investigative tools, sanctions, and leniency programs for national competition authorities across the EU. It affects competition authorities and businesses subject to antitrust rules. The legislation is in force.

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