Joaquín Almunia (Former Commissioner)

Joaquín Almunia is a Spanish politician and economist who served as a European Commissioner from 2010 to 2014, overseeing competition and anti-trust issues within the European Union. He was responsible for ensuring fair competition among businesses, investigating monopolies, and enforcing EU laws to protect consumers. Before his role as Commissioner, Almunia held various positions in the Spanish government, including Minister of Public Administration. His work at the European Commission focused on promoting a fair market environment and regulating mergers and acquisitions to prevent market dominance. Almunia is recognized for his efforts in maintaining economic fairness in Europe.