In Europe, we don't only take offence when one company is treating another company in a way that's illegal. We also look at if governments are joining up with companies that makes it more difficult for other companies. We also… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
I have a very strong tool in competitional enforcement: To do merger control, to look into cartels, misuse of dominant position - when member states hand out favors, for instance, in terms of tax breaks. But even though that's a… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
We would completely delegitimise what we are doing if we allow politics to interfere with our work. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
You need to have the advice from experienced people coming from different kinds of educational and backgrounds in general, and then you can make… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
History shows the power-grab in every religion once it gets organised. And then it's people making you do things that you don't agree with… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
Most politicians are either generalists or specialists. It's very rare that a politician is both. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
If you're in a situation where your effective tax rate is so much lower than any other company, then obviously you have a much… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
Planning is like taking on blinders. I think it is a wise thing to be open to whatever shows up on your doorstep. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
In Europe, we don't only take offence when one company is treating another company in a way that's illegal. We also look at if… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
I'm quite enthusiastic about any kind of gadget and app and feature and things that enable me to have a very convenient lifestyle. We… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
Part of being not only a liberal but also a human is to make your own decisions. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
I've asked myself what is the worst thing that can happen if I take this decision and go along with it. Very often, I… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
We want a free market, but we know that the paradox of a 'free' market is that sometimes you have to intervene. You have… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
