Immunity from cartel penalties (leniency for cartel violations)

Quelle: https://ec.europa.eu/competition-policy/overview/leniency-programme_en

Immunity from cartel penalties (leniency) is a legal exemption granted by authorities to a company or individual who cooperates in investigating and disclosing cartel activity, often in exchange for reduced or waived fines. The program aims to encourage swift self-reporting and full cooperation to uncover anticompetitive agreements.

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