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Gebäude des Sitz der Monopolkommission in Bonn

Here’s what you can expect from us

The Monopolies Commission is a small, independent body of experts with a significant impact: five appointed commissioners and a close-knit team at the secretariat, located in the heart of Bonn’s Federal District, advise the Federal Government and the legislature on matters of competition policy, antitrust law and regulation. Those who work with us will find five things that make this work special:

  • Independent policy advice: free from general political or financial influences – for the public and in the interests of society
  • Real impact: expert reports and statements inform political decisions on competition and regulation
  • A bridge between academia and politics: an interdisciplinary team of economists and lawyers translates research into concrete recommendations
  • A small team with short lines of communication: close collaboration and direct dialogue with management
  • 5 commission members: recognised experts from the fields of economics and law who provide guidance on content

How to join the team

Anyone wishing to help shape competition policy in Germany has three options at the Monopolies Commission: current job vacancies, work placements or legal traineeships.

  • Job vacancies

    We do not currently have any vacancies. We will publish new job vacancies here as soon as they become available.

  • Work placements

    We offer students the opportunity to gain practical insights into competition policy analysis and policy advice, and to make a genuine contribution to our work. An internship should generally last between 6 and 8 weeks to allow you to make a meaningful contribution. We can take on interns for up to 3 months. A further requirement for a voluntary internship is that you have not previously completed an internship at a federal authority. In the case of supervised final-year dissertations, the duration may be longer and will be based on the deadline set out in your degree programme regulations. We provide a small allowance for every placement – whether compulsory or voluntary.

    To apply, please email your cover letter, CV and academic transcripts to , specifying the period(s) for which you wish to apply. We also require a certificate of enrolment.

  • legal traineeship

    As a general rule, we supervise trainee lawyers during their administrative and electoral placements. However, not all judicial examination offices accept placements at the Monopolies Commission during the administrative placement. Anyone applying for the administrative placement should therefore check in advance with the relevant authority whether a placement at the Monopolies Commission is possible.

    To apply, please email your cover letter, CV and academic transcripts to , specifying the period(s) for which you wish to apply. Please also send us your notification of acceptance onto the legal traineeship programme.

Stay informed

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Further content

  • Team

    Find out more about how we work and the people in #TeamWettbewerb.

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  • Why competition?

    Further information on why competition is a fundamental principle that is important for our economy and our society.

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  • History

    Further information on the establishment of the Monopolies Commission and its development over the years.

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