Ius Omnibus has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of EU antitrust procedural rules (Regulations 1/2003 and 773/2004).
As a European consumer protection association, we highlighted the importance of updating these rules to address today’s challenges, especially in the context of digitalization and globalized markets. Our proposals focused on:
Making interim measures more effective – allowing affected parties to request them, establishing clearer criteria, and streamlining procedures to better prevent irreparable consumer harm.
Improving transparency and access to files – granting consumer associations a qualified right of access to key non-confidential documents, ensuring fairer conditions for consumers to seek redress and participate in competition proceedings.
Strengthening coordination between the European Commission and national authorities – using clearer guidelines, digital tools, and stronger cooperation within the European Competition Network to ensure consistent enforcement across the EU.
With these reforms, we aim to secure a more agile, transparent, and consumer-focused competition enforcement system — ensuring that markets remain fair, innovative, and beneficial for all European consumers.