Cartel damages actions in Europe: How courts have assessed cartel overcharges (2018 ed.)

1. This study’s primary objective is to analyse how national courts in Europe have assessed cartel overcharges. In addition, it also provides figures on how cartel damages actions are developing (how many cases were judged, in which countries, with which results, etc.). It was completed with the help of lawyers, law professors, experts and economists from 30 European countries. Judgments in cartel damages actions have been systematically identified, compiled, translated and analysed. This article is presenting the results of this research. [1] 2. Section I describes the methodology followed. Section II provides general figures on the cases gathered. Section III analyses the damages awards, and also the reasons for dismissals. Section IV focuses on mitigation and passing-on. And section V