Description

Opened investigation into VOO/Brutélé merger

On 28 July 2022, the European Commission announced that it is opening an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of VOO and Brutélé by Orange. The inquiry will assess whether the acquisition will reduce competition in the retail markets…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2022-07-28
under deliberation

On 28 July 2022, the European Commission announced that it is opening an in-depth investigation int…

2023-03-20
concluded

On 20 March 2023, the European Commission approved Orange's acquisition of VOO and Brutélé based on…