New EU merger guidelines released for public comment
( April 30, 2026, 12:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New EU merger guidelines that reflect “today's changed geopolitical and trade context” and the importance of “industrial scale and global competitiveness” have now been put out for public comment by the European Commission. The regulator is seeking views until June 26.Statement follows. The draft guidelines are attached....
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