EU extends probe into Orange, APG’s Polish fiber deal after referral request
By Andrew Boyce ( July 24, 2026, 15:35 GMT | Insight) -- Telecom operator Orange and pension fund APG have seen the EU’s merger regulator extend its review into their plan to acquire Polish fiber operator Nexera, after a national competition authority requested to take over the scrutiny. The European Commission now has until Aug. 21 to make a decision on the deal.Telecom operator Orange and pension fund APG have seen the EU’s merger regulator extend its review into their plan to acquire Polish fiber operator Nexera, after a national competition authority requested to take over the scrutiny....
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