Kartellbeteiligten

Kartellbeteiligten refers to individuals or entities that are involved in or associated with a cartel. A cartel is a group of producers or sellers that collude to control production, distribution, or prices of a product or service. Kartellbeteiligten can include manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and even consumers who participate in the cartel's activities. Their involvement can range from direct participation in the cartel's decisions to indirect support through market practices that benefit the cartel. The activities of Kartellbeteiligten are often illegal and can lead to antitrust violations, as they undermine fair competition and can result in higher prices and reduced quality for consumers. The term is commonly used in legal and economic contexts to discuss the enforcement of antitrust laws and the regulation of monopolistic practices.