EU DG Competition News

Commission Unconditionally Approves RTL's Acquisition of Sky DACH

The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by RTL Deutschland GmbH of Sky German Holdings GmbH (Sky DACH). The Commission investigated impacts on markets for audiovisual content supply and acquisition, wholesale TV channels, audiovisual retail services, and advertising space across German-speaking EEA areas (Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, South Tyrol). The Commission found no evidence that the transaction would significantly reduce competition, concluding that RTL and Sky DACH are not close competitors, sufficient alternatives remain, and global streaming platforms provide increasing competitive pressure. The transaction was notified on 27 February 2026 and cleared without conditions or remedies.