By Andrew Boyce ( May 13, 2026, 10:47 GMT | Insight) -- EU merger officials are willing to discuss potential benefits emerging from deals, even in cases that don’t ultimately give rise to competition concerns, an EU competition official said. But Daniele Calisti said these needed to be proven, and said sometimes companies are unable to offer a “single” internal document explaining the rationale of a deal.EU merger officials are willing to discuss potential benefits emerging from deals, even in cases that don’t ultimately give rise to competition concerns, a senior EU competition official said....
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