European Union: Announced Commission investigation into Microsoft/Activision merger
Description
Announced Commission investigation into Microsoft/Activision merger
On 8 November 2022, the European Commission (EC) announced that it is opening an in-depth investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The EC was notified of the planned merger on 30 September 2022 and will have 90 wor…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government