I have learned that European politics is very much like Danish politics. You have all the rumours. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
We would completely delegitimise what we are doing if we allow politics to interfere with our work. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
I don’t think much about politics as such because it has no room in our working processes. Eventually, our cases will have to stand up in court. And court will hear nothing about politics. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
In Europe, we don’t only take offence when one company is treating another company in a way that’s illegal. We also look at if governments are joining up with companies that makes it more difficult for other companies. We also see that sometimes government actions can make it very difficult for businesses to compete on their merits. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
I’m definitely a techno-optimist. I think we can do amazing things. But in my experience, if a thing has great potential, there is also a risk of great downsides, so to speak. Coming from a truly, really enthusiastic ‘wow decade,’ we are now moving into waters where we are somewhat more cautious. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
You can be big, and you can be successful, but you cannot abuse your power to stop others from challenging you from being the next big thing in five or ten years. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
I remember when I cut my hair. I used to have hair to my shoulders. Immediately, people said, ‘Oh, but that’s the power cut. Now she looks like a man.’ Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
The list of plane reservations I keep on my phone – it’s very, very, very long. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
Planning is like taking on blinders. I think it is a wise thing to be open to whatever shows up on your doorstep. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
Basically, I come to Washington a couple of times a year, sort of on a strictly business basis: talk to my counterparts at the Federal Trade Commission, of the DOJ, give an occasional talk, very often in a lawyer or academic environment. Margrethe Vestager Read Quote
