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Ribera sees ‘consensual approach’ as EU lawmakers examine merger policy

By Lewis Crofts and Jean Comte ( April 8, 2026, 16:04 GMT | Insight) -- Changes to the EU’s stance on mergers came under the microscope on Wednesday in a meeting with European Parliament members, where the policy on building “champion” companies while maintaining competition was discussed. EU commissioner Teresa Ribera said the talks revealed a “consensual approach” to developing new guidelines, which she expects to deliver by the end of April or in early May.Changes to the EU’s stance on mergers came under the microscope on Wednesday in a closed-door meeting with European Parliament members, where the policy on building “champion” companies while maintaining competition was discussed....

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