European Parliament
Andersson, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson and Theorin (PSE ),
in writing.
(SV)
Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) 4064/89
on the control of concentrations between undertakings sets out the guidelines according to which the Commission is to assess whether a concentration between undertakings is or is not compatible with the common market. Instead of the current model, which mainly concentrates upon whether the companies would acquire a dominant position, we recommend a more flexible model (what is known as the SLC test), according to which a concentration between undertakings must be prohibited if it may contribute to a weakening of competition or the creation of a monopoly.

