European Competition Commission

The European Competition Commission, officially known as the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition, is responsible for ensuring fair competition within the European Union. It oversees and enforces rules that prevent companies from engaging in anti-competitive practices like monopolies, cartels, or abusing dominant market positions. Its goal is to promote open markets, innovation, and consumer choice by maintaining a level playing field for all businesses across EU member states. When necessary, it investigates mergers, conducts market analyses, and can impose fines or remedies to uphold healthy competition.