European Union: European Commission investigation into acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
22 Jul 2026 in force
02 Jun 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
European Commission approved acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation
On 22 July 2026, the European Commission approved Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, subject to full compliance with commitments offered by Paramount (Case No. M.12278). The review covered the retail supply of audiovisual se…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
European Commission was notified of Paramount Skydance Corporation's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
On 2 June 2026, Paramount Skydance Corporation's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery was notified to the European Commission, initiating a Phase I review under the EU Merger Regulation (Case No. M.12278). The review covers the retail supp…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority