Brussels, 17/12/2002 (Agence Europe) - In the framework of the political agreement on the reform of the rules of competition provided for by Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (concerted agreements and abuse of a dominant position) of 26 November last, the Council has adopted the new regulation that will take effect on 1 May 2004. S a reminder, the new rules provide for a decentralised system where national competition authorities and the Commission will act in a concerted manner to punish...