Competition Policy

25th - 29th January 2010 - Brussels

ECR Vice-President Adam Bielan will present his opinion on EU competition policy in 2008 to the Internal Market committee. In his report, Mr Bielan highlights the need for SME-friendly competition rules based on the "think small first" principle. He also highlights the need for cooperation between the parliament and consumer and business organisations when amending the so-called Block Exemption Regulation (which allow state aid without commission approval in certain categories). In particular, he calls for a hearing on the commission's draft Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation.

Discussion on report: Monday @ 17.45

Contact:

ECR enquiries: James Holtum on +32 473 861762
British delegation: Alex Benjamin on +32 476 056450
Polish delegation: Jakub Piasecki on +32 470 504614
Czech delegation: Jan Krelina on +32 493 214346
Dutch delegation: Maurits van Stuijvenberg on +31 6 52 24 44 64

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In July 2009, the ECR was formed by eight political parties who share the common goals of opposition to Euro-federalism and of fundamental reform of the European Union to make it more accountable, transparent and responsive to the needs of the people.

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