COM(2000)399 - Application of the Merger Regulation thresholds

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reference by COM-number213	COM(2000)399
Additional COM-numbers	COM(2000)399
CELEX number216	52000DC0399

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• 1. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 2. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 3. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 4. 

  ICI/Williams, case COMP/M.1167; Vedior/Select Appointments, case COMP/M.1702, AKZO Nobel/Hoechst Roussel Vet, case COMP/M.1681; Johnson and Johnson/Depuy, case COMP/M.1286 and Getronics/Wang, case COMP/M.1561
  
   
• 5. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 6. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 7. 

  See points 79-81 of the Commission's White paper on modernisation of the rules implementing Articles 85 and 86
   
• 8. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 9. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 10. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 11. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 12. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 13. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 14. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 15. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 16. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 17. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 18. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 19. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 20. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 21. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 22. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 23. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 24. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 25. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 26. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 27. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 28. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 29. 

  ICI/Williams, case COMP/M.1167; Vedior/Select Appointments, case COMP/M.1702, AKZO Nobel/Hoechst Roussel Vet, case COMP/M.1681; Johnson and Johnson/Depuy, case COMP/M.1286 and Getronics/Wang, case COMP/M.1561
  
   
• 30. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 31. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 32. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 33. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 34. 

  Lucchini/Ascometal, case COMP/M.1567; Getronics/Wang, case COMP/M.1561; Newell/Rubbermaid, case COMP/M.1355; Voest Alpine Stahl/Vossloh/VAE, case COMP/M.1259; Siebe/Eurotherm, case COMP/M.1195; UPM-Kymmene/April, case COMP/M.1006; Hyundai Electronics/LG Semicon, case COMP/M.1492; Huhtamaki Oyj/Packaging Industries Van Leer, case COMP/M.1656)
  
   
• 35. 

  Lucent Technologies/Ascend Communications, case COMP/M.1440; Dana/Glacier Vandervell, case COMP/M.1335; Constructor/Dexion, case COMP/M.1318; ELF Atochem/Atohaas, case COMP/M.1158; Ispat/Unimetal, case COMP/M.1509; Norsk Hydro/SAGA, case COMP/M.1573; Suez Lyonnaise/Nalco, case COMP/M.1631; Dupont/Sabanci, case COMP/M.1538; Dupont/Teijin, case COMP/M.1599 and Solutia/Viking Resins, case COMP/M.1763.
  
   
• 36. 

  Solvay/BASF, case COMP/M.1469
  
   
• 37. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 38. 

  Akzo Nobel/Hoeschst Roussel Vet, case COMP/M.1681; Pakhoed/Van Ommeren II, case COMP/M.1621 and
   
• 39. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 40. 

  Sanitec/Sphinx, case COMP/M.1578
  
   
• 41. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 42. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 43. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 44. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 45. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 46. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 47. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 48. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 49. 

  Information from Greece is still awaited.
  
   
• 50. 

  With regard to the number of undertakings involved in the concentrations, the large majority (84%) involved two undertakings, in 10% of the cases there were three undertakings involved, and, finally, in 4% of the cases there were more than three undertakings involved. These figures have remained constant over the period of data collection.
  
   
• 51. 

  The geographic aspect of the multiple-filing cases, i.e. which Member States were involved, have not been further evaluated, as it is not of immediate importance for this report.
  
   
• 52. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 53. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 54. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 55. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 56. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 57. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 58. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 59. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 60. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 61. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 62. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 63. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 64. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 65. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 66. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 67. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 68. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 69. 

  Member States have also raised a number of issues that they consider relevant for a more in-depth review. These are set out in the annex to this Report.
  
   
• 70. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 71. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 72. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 73. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 74. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 75. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 76. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 77. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 78. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 79. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 80. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 81. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 82. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 83. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 84. 

  Other issues raised by the business community relate to other substantive provisions of the Merger Regulation, as well as procedural and institutional issues relevant to the Commission and to the NCA's. These are set out in the annex to this Report.
  
   
• 85. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 86. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 87. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 88. 

  Member States have also raised a number of issues that they consider relevant for a more in-depth review. These are set out in the annex to this Report.
  
   
• 89. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 90. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 91. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 92. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 93. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 94. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 95. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 96. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 97. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 98. 

  For example, CSM/Leaf, notified in nine Member States (B, D, DK, Ir, I, NL, S, SF
   
• 99. 

  In principle, an alternative possibility would be to further harmonise the national rules, possibly in combination with a more flexible referral system. However, on the basis of the comments received so far from the business community, this does not appear to be favoured by them, as any deviation from the one-stop shop principle is perceived to decrease predictability and increasing the regulatory costs. However, the justification for such claims should be further analysed in the course of the wider review.
  
   
• 100. 

  Of the Member States with voluntary notifications systems, Spain introduced a mandatory regime in 1999, and proposals for such a change is pending in France and in Denmark. Also the UK is considering certain changes to its merger control rules. The introduction of additional national control is widely expected to further increase the number of multiple notifications.
  
   
• 101. 

  An additional increase in the number of notifications under the Merger Regulation will result if the proposal in the white paper on Modernisation - to treat additional joint ventures under the Merger Regulation - is adopted.
  
   
• 102. 

  Filing fees are currently applied in some jurisdictions, including the US, the UK, Germany, Austria and Spain. At the European level, a figure of EUR 30.000 has been mentioned as not being unreasonable. On the basis of, say, 400 notifications annually, such a system would generate EUR 12 million, which would allow a non-insignificant addition of human resources.
  
   
• 103. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 104. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 105. 

  Relatively simple measures of a technical nature, such as the introduction of a voice mail system, where a message could be left in case of absence of case handlers, have also been suggested as necessary priorities.
  
   
• 106. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 107. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 108. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 109. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 110. 

  ICI/Williams, case COMP/M.1167; Vedior/Select Appointments, case COMP/M.1702, AKZO Nobel/Hoechst Roussel Vet, case COMP/M.1681; Johnson and Johnson/Depuy, case COMP/M.1286 and Getronics/Wang, case COMP/M.1561
  
   
• 111. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 112. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 113. 

  See points 79-81 of the Commission's White paper on modernisation of the rules implementing Articles 85 and 86
   
• 114. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 115. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 116. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 117. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 118. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 119. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 120. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 121. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 122. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 123. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 124. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 125. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 126. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 127. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 128. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 129. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 130. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 131. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 132. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 133. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 134. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 135. 

  ICI/Williams, case COMP/M.1167; Vedior/Select Appointments, case COMP/M.1702, AKZO Nobel/Hoechst Roussel Vet, case COMP/M.1681; Johnson and Johnson/Depuy, case COMP/M.1286 and Getronics/Wang, case COMP/M.1561
  
   
• 136. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 137. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 138. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 139. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 140. 

  Lucchini/Ascometal, case COMP/M.1567; Getronics/Wang, case COMP/M.1561; Newell/Rubbermaid, case COMP/M.1355; Voest Alpine Stahl/Vossloh/VAE, case COMP/M.1259; Siebe/Eurotherm, case COMP/M.1195; UPM-Kymmene/April, case COMP/M.1006; Hyundai Electronics/LG Semicon, case COMP/M.1492; Huhtamaki Oyj/Packaging Industries Van Leer, case COMP/M.1656)
  
   
• 141. 

  Lucent Technologies/Ascend Communications, case COMP/M.1440; Dana/Glacier Vandervell, case COMP/M.1335; Constructor/Dexion, case COMP/M.1318; ELF Atochem/Atohaas, case COMP/M.1158; Ispat/Unimetal, case COMP/M.1509; Norsk Hydro/SAGA, case COMP/M.1573; Suez Lyonnaise/Nalco, case COMP/M.1631; Dupont/Sabanci, case COMP/M.1538; Dupont/Teijin, case COMP/M.1599 and Solutia/Viking Resins, case COMP/M.1763.
  
   
• 142. 

  Solvay/BASF, case COMP/M.1469
  
   
• 143. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 144. 

  Akzo Nobel/Hoeschst Roussel Vet, case COMP/M.1681; Pakhoed/Van Ommeren II, case COMP/M.1621 and
   
• 145. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 146. 

  Sanitec/Sphinx, case COMP/M.1578
  
   
• 147. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 148. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 149. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 150. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 151. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 152. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 153. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 154. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 155. 

  Information from Greece is still awaited.
  
   
• 156. 

  With regard to the number of undertakings involved in the concentrations, the large majority (84%) involved two undertakings, in 10% of the cases there were three undertakings involved, and, finally, in 4% of the cases there were more than three undertakings involved. These figures have remained constant over the period of data collection.
  
   
• 157. 

  The geographic aspect of the multiple-filing cases, i.e. which Member States were involved, have not been further evaluated, as it is not of immediate importance for this report.
  
   
• 158. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 159. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 160. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 161. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 162. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 163. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 164. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 165. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 166. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 167. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 168. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 169. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 170. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 171. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 172. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 173. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 174. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 175. 

  Member States have also raised a number of issues that they consider relevant for a more in-depth review. These are set out in the annex to this Report.
  
   
• 176. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 177. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 178. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 179. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 180. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 181. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 182. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 183. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 184. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 185. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 186. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 187. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 188. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 189. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 190. 

  Other issues raised by the business community relate to other substantive provisions of the Merger Regulation, as well as procedural and institutional issues relevant to the Commission and to the NCA's. These are set out in the annex to this Report.
  
   
• 191. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 192. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 193. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 194. 

  Member States have also raised a number of issues that they consider relevant for a more in-depth review. These are set out in the annex to this Report.
  
   
• 195. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 196. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 197. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 198. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 199. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 200. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 201. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 202. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 203. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 204. 

  For example, CSM/Leaf, notified in nine Member States (B, D, DK, Ir, I, NL, S, SF
   
• 205. 

  In principle, an alternative possibility would be to further harmonise the national rules, possibly in combination with a more flexible referral system. However, on the basis of the comments received so far from the business community, this does not appear to be favoured by them, as any deviation from the one-stop shop principle is perceived to decrease predictability and increasing the regulatory costs. However, the justification for such claims should be further analysed in the course of the wider review.
  
   
• 206. 

  Of the Member States with voluntary notifications systems, Spain introduced a mandatory regime in 1999, and proposals for such a change is pending in France and in Denmark. Also the UK is considering certain changes to its merger control rules. The introduction of additional national control is widely expected to further increase the number of multiple notifications.
  
   
• 207. 

  An additional increase in the number of notifications under the Merger Regulation will result if the proposal in the white paper on Modernisation - to treat additional joint ventures under the Merger Regulation - is adopted.
  
   
• 208. 

  Filing fees are currently applied in some jurisdictions, including the US, the UK, Germany, Austria and Spain. At the European level, a figure of EUR 30.000 has been mentioned as not being unreasonable. On the basis of, say, 400 notifications annually, such a system would generate EUR 12 million, which would allow a non-insignificant addition of human resources.
  
   
• 209. 

  It may be noted that the absolute levels of the applicable turnover criteria are affected by factors such as inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rates. As an example, the original criteria of Article 1(2)(a), i.e. EUR 5 billion, corresponds to approximately EUR 4,3 billion when assuming an average 1.5% yearly inflation rate since 1990. Under the same assumption, the criteria of Article 1(2)(b), i.e. EUR 250 million, corresponds to approximately EUR 215 million.
  
   
• 210. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 211. 

  Relatively simple measures of a technical nature, such as the introduction of a voice mail system, where a message could be left in case of absence of case handlers, have also been suggested as necessary priorities.
  
   
• 212. 

  It may also be noted that the current EEA-rules do not allow for Commission jurisdiction in cases where the Article 1(3) thresholds are met in a 'mixed' configuration of Member States and EFTA-states. Thus, a concentration, which meets the Article 1(3) criteria in, for example, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, will not come under the Commission's jurisdiction.
  
   
• 213. 

  De Europese Commissie kent nummers toe aan officiële documenten van de Europese Unie. De Commissie maakt onderscheid in een aantal typen documenten door middel van het toekennen van verschillende nummerseries. Het onderscheid is gebaseerd op het soort document en/of de instelling van de Unie van wie het document afkomstig is.
   
• 214. 

  De Raad van de Europese Unie kent aan wetgevingsdossiers een uniek toe. Dit nummer bestaat uit een vijfcijferig volgnummer gevolgd door een schuine streep met de laatste twee cijfers van het jaartal, bijvoorbeeld 12345/00 - een document met nummer 12345 uit het jaar 2000.
   
• 215. 

  Het interinstitutionele nummer is een nummerreeks die binnen de Europese Unie toegekend wordt aan voorstellen voor regelgeving van de Europese Commissie.
  Binnen de Europese Unie worden nog een aantal andere nummerseries gebruikt. Iedere instelling heeft één of meerdere sets documenten met ieder een eigen nummering. Die reeksen komen niet overeen met elkaar of het interinstitutioneel nummer.
   
• 216. 

  Deze databank van de Europese Unie biedt de mogelijkheid de actuele werkzaamheden (workflow) van de Europese instellingen (Europees Parlement, Raad, ESC, Comité van de Regio's, Europese Centrale Bank, Hof van Justitie enz.) te volgen. EURlex volgt alle voorstellen (zoals wetgevende en begrotingsdossiers) en mededelingen van de Commissie, vanaf het moment dat ze aan de Raad of het Europees Parlement worden voorgelegd.
   
• 217. 

  Als dag van bekendmaking van een Europees besluit geldt de dag waarop het besluit in het Publicatieblad wordt bekendgemaakt, en daardoor in alle officiële talen van de Europese Unie bij het Publicatiebureau beschikbaar is.