Paramount-WBD draws limited EU concerns; Ribera says probe is ongoing
By Nicholas Hirst ( June 24, 2026, 10:23 GMT | Insight) -- Paramount Skydance’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery is on track to get EU approval after investigators cited only limited concerns following their market investigation, MLex has learned. EU competition boss Teresa Ribera said that the probe remains ongoing. Paramount is said to be willing to address the commission's concerns with remedies.Paramount Skydance’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery is on track for EU approval after investigators cited only limited concerns following their market investigation, MLex has learned. ...
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