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VIG / NÜRNBERGER Merger Cleared by EU Commission

The European Commission issued a decision on April 15, 2026 (published April 22, 2026) not to oppose the notified concentration between VIG and NÜRNBERGER, declaring it compatible with the internal market. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (the EC Merger Regulation). The full text of the decision will be made publicly available in the merger section of the Commission's Competition Policy website and on EUR-Lex after business secrets are removed.

VIG / NÜRNBERGER Insurance Merger - Case M.12343

The European Commission approved VIG's proposed acquisition of Nürnberger under the simplified merger procedure. The decision, issued under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004, found that the concentration does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. Both companies operate in the insurance, reinsurance, and pension funding sector (NACE Rev. 2.1).

VIG/NÜRNBERGER Merger Prior Notification (Case M.12343)

The European Commission published prior notification of Case M.12343 involving VIG and NÜRNBERGER on 27 March 2026 in the Official Journal. The transaction qualifies as a candidate for the simplified procedure, which applies to mergers unlikely to raise competition concerns. This publication constitutes the formal initiation of the Commission's review under the EU Merger Regulation.

Prior Notification of Concentration - Case M.12343 VIG / NÜRNBERGER

The European Commission has published a prior notification of a concentration case (M.12343) involving VIG and NÜRNBERGER. This case is a candidate for the simplified procedure under EU competition law.