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Europe strengthens its rules to safeguard free competition in times of crisis | Jornal de Negócios
6 November, 2025
Joaquim Caimoto Duarte, Counsel for Competition and EU Law and current President of ICC Portugal, discusses in this interview the role of regulation and specialised courts in addressing global challenges and European interventionism.
Joaquim highlights the importance of free competition as a driving force for innovation and consumer protection, particularly during periods of crisis and international rivalry.
He points out that Portugal enjoys an advantage thanks to its specialised court, which brings coherence and agility to decision-making. He also comments on how, within the European Union, the strengthening of intervention in strategic sectors aims to enhance competitiveness against global rivals, without slipping into protectionism.
The expert further warns of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, stressing the need for vigilance to prevent excessive concentration within technological platforms.
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