Article 81

To infringe article 81(1) 3 conditions must be satisfied. There must be:

1)      some form or collusion between undertakings

2)      which may affect trade between member states

3)      which has the object or effect of restricting competition within the common market.

Anything that falls under 81(1) and is not exempted by 81(3) will be void and null according to 81(2)

Collusion between undertakings

Article 81(1) prohibits incompatible with the common market

• all agreements between undertakings, decisions by associations of undertakings and concerted practices