When I was very young and came into politics, I basically thought ideas would do the trick. — 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
Few people think about politics every day. But they are in the market every day. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
Being a politician, I know how motivating it can be when the public is outraged. — 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
I have learned that European politics is very much like Danish politics. You have all the rumours. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
No government can give a selective advantage to a specific company, because that would make competition unfair. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
I don't think much about politics as such because it has no room in our working processes. Eventually, our cases will have… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
The benefits of globalization do not trickle down automatically. It takes politics to make sure that there is a benefit. — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
When a government gives special tax treatment to a few companies, that makes it hard for anyone else to compete on equal… — Margrethe Vestager Copy Share Image
When I was very young, I took no interest in party politics. My line of interest was how can you be part… — 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
