In future, the European Commission is looking to focus more strongly on the positive effects of corporate mergers, such as economies of scale, innovation and resilience. However, the new guidelines are unlikely to trigger a revolution in merger control.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Commission is revising its guidelines for reviewing corporate mergers. In doing so, it wants to take greater account of geopolitically problematic dependencies.
By Till Hoppe
In a paper, six member states express their support for maintaining the EU competition rules, which some larger member states hope to refine through the revision of the Merger Guidelines.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Before the EU summit in March, the Commission President is launching orientation debates on energy prices and mergers. As a consequence, concrete plans to reduce energy prices are being put on hold.
By Manuel Berkel
