The Cartel Court is the sole decision making body. It decides on the applications of the Federal Competition Authority and the Federal Cartel Prosecutor. It can also be called upon by companies that have a legal interest in the enforcement of competition law. However, fines and the prohibition of mergers can only be applied for by the Federal Competition Authority and the Federal Cartel Prosecutor. Appeals against the decisions of the Cartel Court are admissible to the Supreme Cartel Court at the Supreme Court.