REDISCOVERING THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION: ON THE NORMATIVE VALUE OF THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS.

The article discusses the provisions of the regulations governing competition and antitrust law in the context of European jurisdiction. It explores the theoretical argument of the regulation primarily in the European Union by considering its conceptual implications to other relevant jurisdictions. It also examines the meaning of the framework citing that the integration of economic aspects, as well as political and cultural elements constitutes the core of democratic governance. Furthermore, it analysis the regulatory practices developed to protect free elections as well as free speech in economic competition.