Why are the actions of institutions like the European Commission important to the function of markets?

The European Commission monitors and investigates anti-competition practices, mergers, and state aid to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses while guaranteeing choice and fair pricing for consumers to encourage healthy competition. Applying what you have learned up to this point, you’ll review an authentic application case study to explore the EU at work.

Reading
Read the Chapter 9 Management Focus: The European Commission and Google case study (p. 283) located under the Political Structure of the European Union heading to complete this discussion.

Research
Research articles related to this topic and use them as a reference in your responses to the following questions:

Is the European Commission justified in its case against Google? Why or why not?
Why are the actions of institutions like the European Commission important to the function of markets?
How does the European Commission protect consumers?
Post an initial 200-word response by Thursday.