EU Proposes Overhaul of Merger Rules to Encourage European Champions
The European Union is proposing changes to its merger rules to allow companies to highlight benefits such as sustainability and innovation when seeking approval for deals. The move aims to foster the creation of European champions capable of competing globally, though regulators emphasize that the focus on market fairness and competition will remain unchanged. The threshold for large mergers is expected to stay high.
Topics: antitrust regulation competition policy EU merger rules European champions regulatory reform