European Union: Issued blocking ruling in EU Commission investigation into Booking proposed acquisition of eTraveli
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Issued blocking ruling in EU Commission investigation into Booking proposed acquisition of eTraveli
On 25 September 2023, the EU Commission blocked Booking's proposed acquisition of eTraveli under the EU Merger Regulation. The decision was made due to concerns that the acquisition would strengthen Booking's dominant position in the European hotel …
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2022-11-16
under deliberation
2023-06-09
under investigation