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Draft Merger Control Guidelines – A Cause for Concern

Draft Merger Control Guidelines – A Cause for Concern

by | May 7, 2026 |

Following a lengthy consultation period, the European Commission published its draft guidelines for merger control last week. These guidelines will serve as the basis for reviewing major mergers in Europe and deciding whether to approve or block them. Our initial reaction: the draft is cause for concern and potentially lays the groundwork for greater market concentration in Europe.

Merger Control: Revisions to the EU Guidelines

Merger Control: Revisions to the EU Guidelines

by | Jan 28, 2026 |

The European Commission is currently revising its merger guidelines. We are closely monitoring this process and are advocating for a strengthening of the guidelines. Only recently, we have been participating in workshops organised by the Commission.