European Union: European Commission amended merger guidelines
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European Commission closes consultation on draft EU merger guidelines
On 26 June 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on draft EU merger guidelines intended to replace the existing Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. The draft establishes a unified framework for merger assessment, setting…
European Commission opened consultation on draft EU merger guidelines
On 30 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on draft EU merger guidelines, open until 26 June 2026, intended to replace the existing Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. The draft establishes a unified framework for m…
European Commission closes consultation on review of EU merger guidelines
On 3 September 2025, the European Commission closes the public consultation on the review of the EU merger guidelines. The review will update the 2004 and 2008 EU merger guidelines, which govern the assessment of horizontal and non-horizontal merger…
European Commission opened consultation on review of EU merger guidelines
On 8 May 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation on the review of the EU merger guidelines until 3 September 2025. The review will update the 2004 and 2008 EU merger guidelines, which govern the assessment of horizontal and non-ho…