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ORANGE / MASORANGE Merger - Phase 1 Decision Article 6(1)(b)

The European Commission granted clearance to the ORANGE / MASORANGE merger under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004. The decision was issued on 10 April 2026 following a Phase 1 review under the simplified procedure. The notification was submitted on 13 March 2026 with a provisional deadline of 22 April 2026. The concentration involves wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities (NACE Rev. 2.1 code K.61.10).

MEF / Retelit / Telecom Italia Sparkle Merger Phase 1

The European Commission registered merger case M.11992 involving MEF, Retelit, and Telecom Italia Sparkle for Phase 1 investigation under Council Regulation 139/2004. The case concerns wired, wireless, satellite telecommunications activities and computer consultancy/data processing services (NACE K.61-K.63). Multiple decisions recorded including two Withdrawn decisions (11.12.2025, 22.01.2026) and Article 6(1)(b) decision of 10.04.2026.

SK Capital Acquires Swixx Biopharma - EU Clears Merger

The European Commission approved SK Capital's acquisition of sole control over Swixx Biopharma under the simplified merger procedure. The Commission determined the transaction falls within the scope of EU Merger Regulation and is compatible with the internal market. This decision permits the merger to proceed.

EC Clears Liberty Global Telefonica Substantial Merger Under EU Merger Regulation

The European Commission issued a decision under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 not to oppose the proposed concentration by which Liberty Global Limited (Bermuda) and Telefónica Infra S.L.U. (Spain) acquire joint control over Substantial Group Limited (UK). The Commission declared the operation compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement.

Irish Film Relief Visual Effects Uplift, No Objections

The European Commission issued a decision not to raise objections to Ireland's modification of its Film Relief Tax Support Scheme, introducing a visual effects uplift. The scheme aims to support culture through tax advantages and will operate until 31 December 2028. This clearance allows Ireland to proceed with the enhanced film tax relief without violating EU state aid rules.

Germany Concrete Chemicals Project State Aid Amendment

The European Commission issued a decision not to raise objections regarding Germany's amended aid measure for the Concrete Chemicals project. The decision, dated April 8, 2026, was assessed under the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (CEEAG), with environmental protection as the primary objective. The EC determined the state aid complies with EU competition rules.

CPP Investments, I Squared, Inkia Energy Merger Cleared

The European Commission's DG Competition cleared the proposed acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and I Squared Capital Advisors of joint control over Inkia Americas and its Peruvian energy generation subsidiaries Kallpa Generación and Orazul Energy Perú. The Commission determined the transaction, notified on 9 March 2026, falls within the Merger Regulation's scope and raised no competition concerns under the simplified treatment procedure.

Liberty Global/Telefonica/InfraVia/Netomnia and Brsk Assets Merger (Case M.12367)

The European Commission cleared the joint acquisition by Liberty Global, Telefonica Infra, and InfraVia of UK FTTP network assets controlled by Netomnia Limited and Brsk Limited under Case M.12367. The Commission determined the transaction falls within the Merger Regulation's simplified procedure and declared it compatible with the internal market and EEA Agreement. No remedies or conditions were imposed.

SBG / ABB Robotics Foreign Subsidies Concentration Case FS.100293

The European Commission announces the expiration of the provisional deadline and suspension period under Regulation 2022/2560 (Foreign Subsidies Regulation) for the SBG/ABB Robotics concentration case FS.100293. The case involves a concentration in the manufacture of other special-purpose machinery (NACE Rev. 2.1, C.28.99).

M.12353 - OEP IX / Leviat Group Merger Approved by EU Commission

The European Commission issued a non-opposition decision under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004, clearing OEP IX Master Coöperatief U.A.'s acquisition of sole control of the Leviat Group. The Commission declared the notified concentration compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement. The transaction was processed under the simplified treatment procedure for certain concentrations.