Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
50 events advancing 12 policy or regulatory changes:
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FTC public lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Filed FTC Complaint concerning Alleged Misrepresentation of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 7 February 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint and sought an injunction to temporarily pause Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In December 2022, the FTC first initiated legal action to oppose Microsoft's acqui…
CMA investigation into the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
Approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the UK
On 13 October 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision with the exclusion of Activision’s cloud streaming rights outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval was granted after M…
New Zealand Commerce Commission investigation into Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Issued Commerce Commission ruling approving Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 8 August 2023, New Zealand's Commerce Commission announced the conclusion of its investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, approving the merger. The decision was based on the importance of Activision games to New…
Korea Fair Trade Commission investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Issued FTC ruling approving Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 30 May 2023, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, noting that there are no concerns about restricting competition in the domestic game market due to the exclusive offering of Blizzard gam…
SAMR investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Announced SAMR approval of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 18 May 2023, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it had concluded its investigation and approved Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Activision Blizzard and Microsoft are both developers a…
European Commission investigation into the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
Approved merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, subject to conditions
On 15 May 2023, the European Commission approved the acquisition by Microsoft of Activision Blizzard, a video game platform company. The approval is subject to commitments offered by Microsoft. In its in-depth market investigation, the Commission co…
Competition Commission investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Announced Competition Commission approval of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 11 April 2023, the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) concluded its investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The CCSA approved the acquisition without requiring commitments from the parties. In partic…
Japan Fair Trade Commission investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Announced JFTC approval of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 28 March 2023, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Following an investigation into the proposed acquisition, the JFTC found that the merger would not substantially restrain comp…
Fiscalia Nacional Economica's investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Approved acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft
On 29 December 2022, the Chilean Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE) approved the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard following Phase 1 of the investigation. The FNE ruled that the deal would not substantially reduce competition. The FNE furth…
Competition investigation into Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger
Approved merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
On 5 October 2022, the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) approved the acquisition by Microsoft of Activision Blizzard, a video game platform company. Although the transaction involves horizontal overlaps of both companies in game publishing, ga…