European Commissioner For Competition
The Commissioner for Competition is the member responsible for competition of the European Commission. The current commissioner is Joaquín Almunia (S&D) who is also a Commission Vice President.
Read more about European Commissioner For Competition: Responsibilities, Joaquín Almunia (incumbent), Neelie Kroes (2004–2010), Mario Monti (1999–2004), List of Commissioners
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