kartellrechtlicher

Kartellrechtlicher is a German adjective derived from Kartellrecht, meaning relating to cartel law or competition law. It is used to describe normative provisions, procedures, or decisions within competition law at both national (Germany) and European Union levels, as well as in academic writing. Common usages include kartellrechtliche Vorgaben (cartel-law requirements), kartellrechtliche Prüfung (competition-law assessment), kartellrechtlicher Fall (competition-law case), or kartellrechtliche Entscheidungen (competition-law decisions). The term signals that the subject matter falls under competition law rather than general civil or criminal law.

The scope of kartellrechtlicher considerations typically covers the regulation of cartels, abuses of market power, and merger control. In the European Union, competition law is largely governed by Articles 101 and 102 of the TFEU and enforced by the European Commission and national competition authorities. In Germany, the core framework is provided by the Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (GWB), with enforcement exercised by authorities such as the Bundeskartellamt. Sanctions for infringements can include fines, prohibitions, and, in some cases, structural remedies to restore competitive conditions.

Related terms include kartellrechtlich (adverbial use) and kartellrechtswidrig (in violation of cartel law). The form of the adjective changes with grammatical case, number, and gender (for example kartellrechtlicher, kartellrechtliche, kartellrechtliches), depending on the noun it modifies.