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Articles 101-109 TFEU

Articles 101-109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) establish rules to promote fair competition among businesses within the EU. Articles 101-103 focus on preventing anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant market positions, and merger control to ensure markets remain open and competitive. Articles 104-109 deal with the functioning of EU competition authorities, procedures for investigating violations, and enforcement mechanisms, including sanctions. Overall, these articles aim to maintain a level playing field, encourage innovation, and protect consumers by preventing monopolistic and collusive behaviors that could harm economic efficiency.