Politico EU • April 14, 2026 16:38

Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift

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Veteran eurocrat Anthony Whelan is a safe pair of hands to lead the Commission’s competition department into a new era — especially for President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Mon 08:20 - Financial Times

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Mon 08:55 - Politico EU

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Mon 12:41 - Euronews

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Tue 16:38 - Politico EU

Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift

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