Article 9 Termination of investigations and proceedings without measures

Where an investigation leads to the conclusion that the conditions set out in Article 3(1) are not met, the Commission shall publish a decision terminating the investigation and proceedings in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(3).

The Commission shall make public a report setting out its findings and reasoned conclusions reached on all relevant issues of fact and law, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 12.