The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to state-owned Czech rail incumbent for alleged predatory pricing (České dráhy)

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30 Oct 2020

The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to state-owned Czech rail incumbent for alleged predatory pricing (České dráhy)

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EU Commission, České dráhy, Press release, 30 October 2020

Antitrust: The Commission sends Statement of Objections to České dráhy for alleged predatory pricing* The European Commission has informed the state-owned Czech rail incumbent České dráhy (ČD) of its preliminary view that ČD has breached EU antitrust rules by charging prices below costs. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: "Competition in the rail passenger transport sector can drive prices down and service quality up to the benefit of consumers. It benefits the environment too as travelers shift to rail in line with the Green Deal objectives. In the present case, we have

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European Commission, The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to state-owned Czech rail incumbent for alleged predatory pricing (České dráhy), 30 October 2020, e-Competitions Transport (rail), Art. N° 97725

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