A risk to diversity of opinion and programming exists if:
a broadcaster abuses its dominant position in the relevant market;
a broadcaster or another undertaking active in the radio and television market abuses its dominant position in one or more media-related markets.
DETEC shall consult the Competition Commission to assess the dominant position as defined in Article 4 paragraph 2 of the Cartel Act of 6 October 19951. The Competition Commission shall apply the principles of competition law and may publish its comments.2