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"The ultimate aim of competition policy is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and, in so doing, to guarantee the provision of high-quality goods and services at affordable prices for most European consumers.
We have witnessed a series of mergers in the internal market that have led to natural monopolies in essential goods and services. The Commission’s evaluation of this phenomenon, although in principle a good idea, is often inconsistent with these objectives in practice, especially when it comes to public services. At a time when protectionist sentiments have resurfaced, Europe must guarantee its citizens that it is capable, above all, of ensuring the provision of essential goods and services safely, universally and at the lowest possible cost.
It is therefore not sufficient to deepen the internal market. This must at least be accompanied by better regulatory powers. Community regulation needs to be effective and the discrepancies between the Member States must not lead to further competition distortion. Europe’s citizens will only have confidence in the construction of the internal market if they receive guarantees that the monitoring of their most basic needs will be strengthened. It is therefore important to update the rules in force to meet our objectives."@en1
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