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European Commission published draft revised Implementing Regulation, Notice on Simplified Procedure for EU Merger Regulation, launched second public consultation for amendments to simplify procedure, streamline transaction review, allow Commission to focus on relevant cases.

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In the context of the revision of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (the "VBER"), the European Commission has adopted, on 10 May 2022, the new text of the exemption regulation, which enters into force from 1st June 2022 and expires on 31 May 2034. A transition period is foreseen until 31 May 2023 (see the Commission's press release here).

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The European Commission proposed on 23 February new rules on who can use and access data generated in the EU across all economic sectors.

What is the proposal for a Council Recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality about? The European Green Deal puts social …

European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and the Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust of the US Department of Justice Jonathan Kanter have launched the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (‘TCPD) in Washington DC. The European Commission, the US Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of […]

Antitrust and merger updates for the United States, European Union, and the United Kingdom. US President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order calling for tougher antitrust enforcement, the UK government updates its antitrust rules, and EU published new guidance.

Thank you very much and happy to be here again. Commissioner Gentiloni will present our proposals... European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2021 The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated to tackle heavy floods, following a request for assistance from Belgium on 14 July 2021. European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2021 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the European Union for continuously failing to connect its...

7 April 2020 October 2020 6 May 2021 Key findings of the Staff Working Document The Staff Working Document responds to feedback that the Commission has received in consultations to date, and concludes that the H-BERs and the Horizontal Guidelines are useful instruments and remain relevant for stakeholders, but that they require revision in certain areas. The key feedback identified by the Commission includes: General issues Discrepancies in definitions compared to other EU legislation (e.g., no...