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Comment: New era of EU merger review in sight as Ribera vows to prioritize industry interests

By Natalie McNelis, Andrew Boyce and Lewis Crofts ( October 23, 2024, 13:36 GMT | Comment) -- A new era for EU merger control will dawn if proposed competition commissioner Teresa Ribera wins the job, one where European economic needs are given the “right weight” and the need for businesses to have “scale” is key, she told policymakers last night. She’ll also consider all options to make sure ”killer acquisitions” don’t escape review, she promises.Teresa Ribera has got the message. If she’s confirmed as the EU’s new competition commissioner next month, merger enforcement will evolve to take greater account of Europe’s “economic needs,” including the possible necessity for EU companies to “scale up.” ...

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