Statements of the President of the Competition Authority, Mr. Birol KÜLE about the Recent Work of the Competition Authority

Summary:

The document is a statement from the Turkish Competition Authority, highlighting the importance of competition policy and enforcement in the digital economy. The Authority emphasizes that competition is crucial for sustainable growth and development, and that digital markets require a fair competition environment. The statement outlines the Authority's activities in the digital economy, including the completion of sector inquiries, investigations, and reports on digital platforms, online advertising, and mobile ecosystems. The Authority also highlights its efforts to promote competition, detect anti-competitive behavior, and impose sanctions. Notable achievements mentioned include the opening up of Google's algorithm, prevention of killer acquisitions, and stopping anti-competitive practices in various sectors. The statement concludes by emphasizing the Authority's commitment to promoting innovation-based competition and fighting against anticompetitive interventions.