Dr. Gál Gábor has been reappointed for another six-year term as a member of the Competition Council of the Hungarian Competition Authority by the President of Hungary, based on a recommendation by the President of the Authority. This decision reflects Dr. Gál Gábor's dedication and expertise in competition law matters.

Dr. Gál Gábor, who graduated from the Faculty of Law at ELTE in 1998 and later obtained an LL.M. degree from the University College of London, has a background as a lawyer and has worked on telecommunications regulation, antitrust issues, and competition policy at the European Commission before joining the Hungarian Competition Authority in 2018. He specializes in antitrust, cartel, and consumer protection cases, with significant experience in regulating network industries, digital markets, and e-commerce from a competition law perspective.

The Competition Council of the Hungarian Competition Authority is responsible for making substantive decisions in competition supervision procedures and reviewing appeals against decisions made by investigators during competition proceedings. The Council operates under the leadership of its President, Dr. Tóth András, and its members, including Dr. Gál Gábor, contribute to promoting competition advocacy and developing a culture of competition.

The President and members of the Competition Council make independent decisions based on the law and their convictions, and their decisions can be subject to judicial review. This reappointment underscores the importance of continuity and expertise in ensuring effective competition enforcement in Hungary.