EP513: Malta’s competition landscape explained

How does competition law shape everyday life and business in Malta? In this interview, Dr Melchior Vella discusses the role of the Office for Competition within the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority and explains how fair competition protects consumers, supports businesses, and strengthens Malta’s economy. The conversation explores merger control, antitrust enforcement, dominant market positions, cartel investigations, and the challenges faced by small economies. Dr Vella also shares insights into the authority’s future priorities, including digital market capabilities, data analysis, and public outreach initiatives to encourage compliance and market transparency.Guest: Dr Melchior VellaConnect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld