European Parliament
Paulo Rangel  (PPE ),
in writing.
(PT)
An economic model of free competition is crucial to the workings of the internal market. However, in order to secure it, there is a need for the public authorities to protect certain conditions fundamental to its smooth running. As such, the presentation of the annual report on EU competition policy is a singular moment for rethinking the solutions and policies adopted, identifying successes and weaknesses. In this context, the following are noteworthy,
inter alia
: the particular concern with State aid to certain economic sectors, which could result in increased power for some market operators, such as the banking sector; the attempt to prevent the capture of the regulator by the regulated; the need for greater price transparency; and, finally, also by way of example, the importance of removing obstacles to the competition market from the various national legal systems.

