M&A deals may see reduced FSR scrutiny in the EU by 2027 (update*)
By Anna Ferrari and Nicholas Hirst ( July 14, 2026, 10:13 GMT | Insight) -- M&A dealmakers may face fewer foreign subsidy checks by EU regulators, after the European Commission said it might raise the notification threshold for mergers and ease rules on disclosing certain types of foreign aid. A consultation on the changes is slated for the autumn, with the new rules set to kick in in 2027.M&A dealmakers may face fewer foreign subsidy checks by EU regulators, after the European Commission said it might raise the notification threshold for mergers and ease rules on disclosing certain types of foreign aid. ...
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