Keywords
tying
bundling
integrated products
anticompetitive foreclosure
the as efficient competitor test
Abstract
Tying and bundling within EU Competition Law are complex aspects of antitrust regulation focused on market competitiveness and consumer welfare. Tying involves selling products or services together, while bundling offers multiple goods as a single package.
This entry explores the legal framework, implications for market dominance, innovation, and consumer choice. It reviews landmark cases and regulatory developments in the EU, highlighting the balance between legitimate business strategies and anticompetitive behavior, and assessing their potential impact on competition and consumers.
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