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Vivendi facing Dec 10 EU hearing over Lagardère media influence probe

By Jean Comte and Nicholas Hirst ( November 21, 2025, 15:21 GMT | Insight) -- French company Vivendi is due to appear at a closed hearing at the European Commission on Dec. 10 over allegations its media operation influenced that of takeover target Lagardère before the deal was approved by the EU merger regulator in 2023, MLex has learned. The commission also believes executives of both companies tried to cover up evidence by deleting emails and setting Signal messages on auto-delete.French company Vivendi is due to appear at a closed hearing at the European Commission on Dec. 10 over accusations its media operation influenced that of takeover target Lagardère before the deal was approved by the EU merger regulator in 2023, MLex has learned....

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