Objective This course will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the basics of EU competition law. Key topicsKey concepts of competition policy and economicsMethods for defining the relevant marketThe rules applicable to vertical and horizontal agreementsThe abuse of a dominant market positionPublic and private enforcement of competition rulesThe control of mergers at EU levelEU competition law rules applicable to State aid measuresPublic-sector undertakings and the provision of Services of General Economic InterestTraining methods will include presentations, case studies and workshops.