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EU commissioners demanded bigger companies and more 'resilience' in M&A debate

By Lewis Crofts ( April 28, 2026, 07:07 GMT | Insight) -- Top members of the European Commission in a closed-door meeting last month argued that merger policy needed to create bigger companies that can compete globally, drive investment and restore the bloc’s “sovereignty,” according to official minutes. A March 18 discussion to scope out new guidelines saw some advocates “looking more favourably at monopolies,” while EU president Ursula von der Leyen said the telecoms sector warranted a closer look. Top members of the European Commission in a closed-door meeting last month argued that merger policy needed updating to create bigger companies that can compete globally, drive investment and restore the bloc’s “sovereignty,” according to official minutes. ...

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