Dr Jochen M. Schaefer

BRUSSELS, Belgium - All commercial operators in the bicycle sector as in other industry and trade branches with direct or indirect business activities in Europe will be impacted by the new EU regulations on competition law rules. Legal attorney Dr. Jochen M. Schaefer explains what is important for the bicycle sector to know.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union is after 10 years now at the eve of its largest reform of the EU competition law rules, which will govern the relationships between manufacturers, brands, importers, distributors and retailers throughout another 10-year-period from June 1, 2022 onward.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Since late last year Brussels is evaluating the General Vertical Block Exemption Regulation 2010 (hereinafter referred to as 'VBER'). The question is whether this Regulation should be prolonged, revised or allowed to lapse.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - The internet has been a game changer in many industries which turned the analog 'old world' nearly upside down.