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CRITICALEUAdded 2026-02-03
Margrethe Vestager
Executive Vice-President for Competition & Digital Policy
European Commission
Freedom Threat Index74%
SEVERE THREAT TO SPEECH FREEDOM
Profile
Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for competition policy and digital regulation. One of the most influential figures shaping the EU's regulatory approach to large tech platforms. Helped architect the enforcement tools embedded in both the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act — giving the Commission sweeping investigative and punitive powers over global tech companies.
Key Actions & Positions
Co-designed regulatory framework for the DSA and DMA, giving Commission direct enforcement powers over "gatekeepers"
Oversaw antitrust investigations against Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon totalling billions in fines
Championed "gatekeeper" designation forcing structural changes on major platforms
Shaped the overall strategy of treating large platforms as quasi-public infrastructure subject to state oversight
Tags
DSADMAcompetitionplatform-regulationantitrust
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