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EU Fact Sheets – Competition policy – 01-07-2026

EU Fact Sheets – Competition policy – 01-07-2026

Source: European Parliament

This fact sheet explains how EU competition policy helps keep the internal market open and fair. It outlines the legal basis, main objectives and key tools: antitrust, merger control, State aid control, rules for services of general economic interest, and newer instruments for digital markets and foreign subsidies. It also summarises recent developments and Parliament’s role.