European Movement Ireland is delighted to invite you to an exclusive members’ roundtable with Anthony Whelan, Director-General of DG Competition in the European Commission, which will take place on Tuesday, 27 October from 16.00 – 17.00 in Europe House, 5 Balfe Street, Dublin 2, D02 E7K4.  

As Director-General of DG Competition, Anthony Whelan leads the European Commission department responsible for enforcing EU competition rules. The Directorate-General plays a pivotal role in decisions on mergers, State aid, market dominance and fair competition, making it one of the most influential regulatory bodies affecting businesses operating across the EU Single Market.

Following introductory remarks from David Geary, CEO of European Movement Ireland, and opening remarks from Director-General Whelan, the session will open to a Members’ closed door question-and-answer discussion.

Date: 27 October 2026
Venue: Europe House, 5 Balfe Street, Dublin 2, D02 E7K4
Time: 16.00 -17.00, registration and light refreshments begin at 15.30

About Director-General Anthony Whelan

Director-General Anthony Whelan is one of Ireland’s highest-ranking officials in the European Commission and currently leads DG Competition, one of the Commission’s most influential Directorates-General. DG Competition is responsible for enforcing EU competition policy, including merger control, antitrust investigations and State aid rules, making it a key regulator for businesses operating across the Single Market.

Prior to his appointment as Director-General in April 2026, Anthony served in the Cabinet of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as her digital adviser, with responsibility for digital, single market, industrial and competition policy. He subsequently served as Acting Head of Cabinet and Senior Economic Adviser. In September 2025, he joined DG Competition as Deputy Director-General for State Aid before being appointed Director-General.

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