The EU Commission decides not to oppose the creation of a full function joint venture (Thalys)

Maczkovics, Carole

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19 Sep 2014

The EU Commission decides not to oppose the creation of a full function joint venture (Thalys)

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European Commission, Thalys JV, COMP/M.7011, 19 September 2014

In September 2014, the European Commission (EC) decided not to oppose the creation by SNCF and SNCB of a full function joint venture, Thalys JV. The EC deemed the concentration to be compatible with the internal market. The decision was made available in French in December. As of 1 January 2010, international passenger transport services by rail have been opened up to competition. Railway undertakings providing "genuine" international services may also provide cabotage − that is, the right to pick up

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Carole Maczkovics
DalDeWolf (Brussels)

Belgium 4 contributions 1267 visits

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Carole Maczkovics, The EU Commission decides not to oppose the creation of a full function joint venture (Thalys), 19 September 2014, e-Competitions Mergers & Joint ventures, Art. N° 71864

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