The European legislature established interim measures as a crucial protective mechanism to avert the impending harm. These measures are applied by various institutions, including European courts and the European executive authority, highlighting their critical role in addressing diverse conflicts, particularly the violation of competition regulations. Antitrust activities constitute a delicate domain where dangers threaten both the common market (public interest) and competitors (private interests). Consequently, offering this tool will prevent further deterioration of injuries. Nonetheless, despite their reputation, interim measures are challenging to obtain, rendering it nearly impossible to benefit from their advantages, prompting scrutiny of the legal frameworks upon which their efficacy relies. This article seeks to elucidate the applications of interim measures in accordance with pertinent European legislation and clarify the context that has resulted in their infrequency in competition disputes, emphasising their legal nature as a vital element in their effectiveness in preventing or deterring violations of competition rules.
Imane Imane Mamouche (Mon,) studied this question.