( August 20, 2025, 10:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Media group Funke has secured clearance from the German competition authority to take over the Gala and Brigitte magazines, and digital title Eltern, currently published by Gruner + Jahr, the Bundeskartellamt said today. The markets affected by the deal remain sufficiently competitive, it said, citing strong rivals such as Burda, Bauer and Klambt, as well as a range of smaller publishers.Statement follows (in German). ...
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