Cartel damages actions in Europe: How courts have assessed cartel overcharges (2019 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 the development of cartel damages actions in Europe (how many cases were judged, in which countries, with which outcomes, etc.). It was completed with the help of lawyers, law professors, economists, national competition authorities and national judges 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. 2. Section I describes the methodology followed. Section II provides general figures on the cases gathered. Section III analyses the award of damages and the reasons for dismissals. Section IV