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I should like to underline once again that, when considering the application of EC law in the context of sport, it is important to draw a distinction between sport insofar as it generates economic activity and sporting rules as such.
Insofar as sport generates economic activity, it is subject to EC law, including the internal market and competition rules in the same way as other economic activities. So far so good! Of course, as reflected in the Nice Declaration, the Community takes account of the inherent social, educational and cultural aspects of sport when taking action under the Treaty. The Commission has followed this line in applying EC competition rules in individual cases and this approach has been confirmed by the European courts. When engaged in economic activity, sport governing bodies should, like any undertaking, ensure compliance with EC competition rules.
I said that not all competition problems have been resolved, nor would I want a decision to be used against national authorities or courts should they wish to intervene further. It is clear that competition in itself creates economic activity; this makes competitors more alert and that is beneficial for the consumer and, in most cases, results in more diversity, more quality and a better price."@en1
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