Neelie Kroes, the European Commissioner for Competition, is highlighted for her aggressive stance on antitrust enforcement and cartel busting. A BBC "In Business" report by Peter Day suggests that the European Union has taken over the role of global antitrust regulator as the United States has "dropped the ball." The discussion mentions Kroes's past reputation in the Netherlands and her recent efforts to target price-fixing in various industries, including paraffin wax.
