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Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations including merger control regulation entered into force

On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including merger control regulation, entered into force. The Regulations introduce a regional merger control regime under a one-stop shop model administered by the COMESA Compe…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2025-12-04
in force

On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including merger control r…