The European Commission’s Enforcement Priorities and Future Plans in the Field of EU Competition Law
| Jurisdiction | European Union |
| Year | 2022 |
| Author | Maria Jaspers |
Speaker
Maria Jaspers is a Swedish lawyer and has a Master of European Law from the Europa-Institut in Saarbrücken, Germany. Before joining the European Commission, Maria worked in private practice for two years, specializing in competition and contractual law.
Since November 2020, Maria has been the Director of DG Competition’s Cartel Directorate, overseeing four units dedicated to cartel detection and prosecution. Prior to this, Maria held various positions within the European Commission and DG Competition, including Deputy Head of the Antitrust and Merger Case Coordination Unit and Head of Unit in DG Competition's Cartel Directorate.
Maria has extensive experience in competition policy and enforcement, particularly in relation to antitrust and cartel cases. She has a strong background in both legal and management roles, making her well-suited to lead the Cartel Directorate.
Topic
This e-presentation aims to provide an overview of the recent developments and initiatives that the European Commission has undertaken in the field of competition law in the European Union. The presentation will delve into the various areas where the Commission is currently focusing its efforts, and it will also provide insights into the key priorities and challenges that lie ahead in this field.
Specifically, the presentation will pay special attention to the latest cartel cases and enforcement priorities that the European Commission is pursuing. This will include an analysis of recent cases, highlighting the legal and procedural issues that have arisen and the strategies employed by the Commission to address these challenges.
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