Timely Launch of Antitrust Investigations: The Right of Defence Vis-à-Vis The Effectiveness of Public Enforcement – Are There Any Elephants in the Room? The Word to the CJEU (Case C-511/23)
The contested decision With decision No. 30086 of 29th March 2022, the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) imposed a fine of more than 3.7 million euros on Caronte & Tourist S.p.A. (CT) for excessive pricing in the market for Strait of Messina’s ferry services for passengers with vehicles, where it holds a dominant position. The legal…