On Thursday 24 May, the European Commission adopted a decision ordering the Russian gas giant, Gazprom, to comply with a number of obligations in order to preserve competition on the gas market in central and eastern Europe.
Accusing Gazprom of breaking EU competition law rules by abusing its dominant position in Central and Eastern Europe, the European Commission sent a statement of objections to the company on 22 April 2015 (see EUROPE 11300).
Following exchanges with the company, the...