Agencies Quote by Mario Monti
“Like other antitrust agencies we make our assessment of a merger or antitrust case based on its impact on our jurisdiction, and not on the nationality of the companies. This is exactly what the U.S. antitrust agencies, the Justice Department and the FTC, do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Commission Competition Policy Remarks, 2014
Assess mergers by their market effects, not the companies’ national origins.
In simple terms: Judge impact, not nationality.
Key Takeaway
Focus on competition outcomes.
Themes
competition law
market regulation
fairness
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
policy
regulatory
When to use this quote
- merger review
- policy drafting
- cross‑border deals
- regulatory compliance
Key Concepts
antitrust analysis
jurisdictional neutrality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure objective market impact assessment?
- What safeguards prevent jurisdictional blind spots?
A Different Perspective
National bias can overlook local market nuances.
