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‘Scale-enhancing’ mergers get EU boost in draft M&A approach

By Lewis Crofts and Nicholas Hirst ( April 20, 2026, 16:21 GMT | Insight) -- Corporate deals that drive technological progress, boost R&D and secure access to critical inputs may get an easier path to EU approval, according to draft guidelines seen by MLex. The European Commission’s new policy document signals openness to a transaction’s positive impact on economic resilience and investment, but notes that this will be balanced against any harm to business and consumers.Corporate deals that drive technological progress, boost R&D and secure access to critical inputs may get an easier path to EU approval, according to draft guidelines seen by MLex....

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