An effective prosecution of cartels is a top priority for European

Competition Authorities and a very relevant outcome for the

good functioning of our economy. Despite relevant advances in the

last decades, there is still need to improve the effectiveness of cartel

prosecution in Europe. This book assesses the current system, identifies

recent trends, best practices and future challenges. Looking not only

at enforcement by the European Commission and the European Court

of Justice, but also at enforcement in some relevant Member State

jurisdictions, this collective book reviews key issues for public and private

enforcement in cartel cases, such as, among others, the importance of

institutional design of the Competition authority for cartel prosecution,

the design and implementation of leniency programs, the type, level and

calculation of fines, or the use of evidence and settlements. It also deals

with key aspects of judicial review of administrative decisions. Furthermore

it examines the experiences of criminalization of cartels in Europe and

new developments regarding claims for damages by cartels victims. With

the participation of experts of the European Commission and National

Competition Authorities, the European Court of Justice and national

courts, scholars and lawyers, it follows an international conference co-organised

by the Centre for Competition Policy of CEU San Pablo University

and the Spanish Competition Authority in Madrid, co-funded by the

Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and the European

Commission through the Jean Monnet action.