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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has made significant rulings, upholding the €225 million fine imposed on Portuguese banks for anti-competitive practices. This decision reinforces the notion that even isolated exchanges of information between competitors can restrict competition. With Portuguese banks facing potential damages of up to €6 billion, consumer protection organizations like Ius Omnibus are closely following the case, expecting the Portuguese courts to affirm the Competition Authority's (AdC) stance. Below, you'll find summaries of key articles covering these critical rulings and their potential impact on consumers and the banking industry.
Stay informed on the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle against the banking cartel.
ECO (Sapo): EU Court upholds Competition in the fine of 225 million against 'banking cartel'
The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that "isolated exchange of information between competitors may constitute a restriction of competition by object". The final decision in the hands of the Portuguese court
Read the full article by ECO (Sapo) here
Executive Digest: Court of Justice of the European Union decides today on "banking cartel": Portuguese banks risk paying 6 billion euros in damages
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will rule, this Monday, on the Portuguese "banking cartel" case: the ruling on the doubts raised by the Competition Court (Santarém), which wanted the European court to clarify some aspects of the case, will be known today.
Read the full article by Executive Digest here
O Jornal Económico: EU Court upholds Competition Decision on Banks
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in favor of the Competition Authority (AdC) in the fine it imposed on the so-called banking cartel. In response to the Competition Court, the European body indicates that there was "an isolated exchange of information between competitors that may constitute a restriction of competition by object".
Read the full article by O Jornal Económico here
O Jornal Económico: Banking Cartel: Ius Omnibus Association expects Portuguese court to confirm the Competition decision
The association Ius Omnibus hopes that the Competition Court, in Santarém, will agree with the Competition Authority (AdC) in relation to the fine dated 2019 on 14 financial institutions, especially after the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). In a statement, the association assumes that the decision of the supreme institution of justice in the 'banking cartel' case "confirmed the position of the AdC, rejecting the banks' arguments".
Read the full article by O Jornal Económico here
LUSE: EU Court upholds Competition Authority fines to 14 banks
Read the full article by LUSA here
LUSA: Consumer association welcomes European court that upholds AdC against bank
Read the full article by LUSA here
Observador: Banking cartel. Court of Justice considers that exchange of information between banks can restrict competition and gives force to conviction
The Court of Justice of the European Union considers that the exchange of information between banks may restrict competition. The national court was waiting for the response to the final judgment.
Read the full article by Observador here
Noticias ao Minuto: Consumers salute European court that upholds AdC against banks
The European consumer protection association Ius Omnibus today welcomed the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union that sided with the Competition Authority and considers that the exchange of information between banks can harm competition.
Read the full article by Noticias ao Minuto here
Dinheiro: Consumer association welcomes European court that upholds AdC against bank
The European consumer protection association Ius Omnibus welcomed the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union that sided with the Competition Authority and considers that the exchange of information between banks can harm competition.