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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 470/97 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. UEFA breach of European competition law
Date: 1997-02-12
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: European Commission, competition law, exchange of information, infringement of EU law, international organisation, sporting event, sports body













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91997E0470

WRITTEN QUESTION No. 470/97 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. UEFA breach of European competition law  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0084 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-0470/97 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (12 February 1997)Subject: UEFA breach of European competition lawWill the Commission write urgently to UEFA to inform them that any attempt to prevent proper open competition between the football associations of two Member States for the World Cup in 2006 would be in clear breach of European competition law?Will the Commission remind them of the penalties?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission (6 March 1997)The Commission does not have the necessary information to give an opinion on the Honourable Member's question.The assessment of the compatibility of possible restrictive behaviour of professional sporting organisations with Community competition rules can only be made in full knowledge of the facts in their correct economic context and taking into account the specific nature of the sector concerned. Moreover, such assessment must be made under the established procedures ((Council Regulation No 17 of 6.2.1962 - OJ 13, 21.2.1962. )).