Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the Federal Department was entitled to bring a public-law appeal against the appellate commission's decision.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. The department had standing under the authorities' appeal rule because it sought correct and equal application of federal law.
Extrahierte Begründung
The court confirmed that the departmental appeal protects the public interest and does not require a personal interest, including in cartel matters.