Abstract
Across every continent, climate change is the crisis of our time. The European Green Deal makes 'sustainability and competition law' one of the most discussed topics in the EU right now. This chapter explores the interaction between competition law and sustainability in the EU in a historical context that includes 'competition law as a shield' and 'competition law as a sword' perspectives. While the European Commission may have indicated its intention to pursue more sustainable competitive practices, it has not yet explicitly expressed a position (except in its policy brief). This chapter charts trailblazing national initiatives being proposed by the EU.
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