European Commission Antitrust News and Legal Updates
European Commission opens antitrust probe into Omya calcium carbonate supply practices
Europe's paper supply chain is coming under closer regulatory scrutiny as demand for paper-based packaging grows as an alternative to single-use plastics. The European Commission says it is ...
Deutsche Boerse-Allfunds deal faces EU antitrust decision by November 27
Deutsche Boerse's planned acquisition of Allfunds moves into the European Union's merger review process, with regulators set to rule by November 27. The decision will determine whether the ...
Meta faces EU, UK antitrust challenge over new business terms
Publishers and digital advertisers are pressing European regulators to block new Meta business terms before they take effect on October 30. The dispute centers on claims that the updated ...
EU opens Booking.com probe over fraud and phishing risks
European Union regulators are stepping up scrutiny of online travel platforms as enforcement of the bloc's Digital Services Act expands. Booking.com now faces an investigation into whether it is ...
AkzoNobel, Axalta near merger approvals after divestment remedies
AkzoNobel and Axalta are moving closer to U.S. and EU clearance for their $25 billion merger as regulators focus on limited asset sales tied to overlap concerns. The companies are targeting an ...
EU probes KKR over information in Telecom Italia network deal review
European regulators are escalating scrutiny of KKR's acquisition of Telecom Italia's fixed-line network after reopening questions around the transaction approved in 2024. The latest step centers ...
AkzoNobel, Axalta offer remedies to advance EU review of $25 billion merger
EU regulators are assessing whether concessions from AkzoNobel and Axalta can resolve competition concerns tied to their proposed $25 billion merger. The offer extends the European Commission's ...
TikTok loses ground in EU gatekeeper challenge as court adviser backs regulators
A legal opinion from Europe's top court is strengthening the European Commission's position in its dispute with TikTok over the platform's status under the Digital Markets Act. The recommendation ...
Leonardo defence unit acquisition wins EU Commission clearance
European Union regulators clear Leonardo's planned purchase of Iveco's defence unit, removing a key hurdle for the transaction. The approval supports a deal announced in July 2025 that also opened ...
European Commission continues talks with Google over EU antitrust remedies
The European Commission is continuing discussions with Google over how the company responds to EU antitrust penalties imposed in July and the changes required to its search and app store ...
Sanofi avoids EU fine over rival flu vaccine marketing case
EU antitrust regulators are closing a case against Sanofi after the French drugmaker offers commitments tied to how it markets its flu vaccine in France and Germany. The move spares the company ...
Japan brewers face antitrust probe over alleged beer price collusion
Japan's beer industry is under regulatory scrutiny after authorities raided four of the country's largest brewers over allegations they coordinated price increases over several years. The case ...
McDonald's faces antitrust class action over alleged menu price coordination
A proposed nationwide lawsuit is challenging how McDonald's menu prices are set across its U.S. restaurants. The case alleges the company has used an AI-powered system and nonpublic data since ...
JD.com nears EU clearance for Ceconomy deal
EU regulators are nearing a decision on JD.com's proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy as the Chinese group revises its commitments to answer competition concerns. The $2.5 ...
Europe dealmakers test Brussels shift on champion-building mergers
European companies, bankers and advisers are recasting major merger pitches as Brussels signals greater openness to larger intra-industry deals. The change is raising expectations that arguments ...
Google challenges EU DMA orders on AI and search data access
A widening dispute over Europe's Digital Markets Act is pushing Google into court as regulators press the company to open parts of its platform to rivals. The case centers on orders that affect ...
Pharma M&A wave lifts demand for legal advice on complex biotech deals
Pharmaceutical groups are stepping up acquisitions of smaller biotech companies as looming patent expiries push them to refill drug pipelines. The rush is increasing demand for legal work on ...
California antitrust settlement draws scrutiny over Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Scrutiny is intensifying around the agreement that settles an antitrust lawsuit aimed at stopping Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The emerging details are ...
Nvidia rejects antitrust, liability waivers for AI firms
Debate over how to govern artificial intelligence is widening as major developers push for new rules while resisting some broad safety mandates. Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang says AI ...
Kimberly-Clark offers EU remedies for Kenvue acquisition review
Kimberly-Clark is moving to keep its proposed $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue on track as EU regulators examine the deal's competitive effects. The European Commission has pushed its deadline to ...
Paramount Skydance merger settlement clears path for Warner Bros. Discovery deal
A planned settlement in the state antitrust case is removing a major obstacle to Paramount Skydance's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The legal challenge had threatened to push the ...
