State Aid SA.122002 - France No-Objection Decision

The European Commission authorized State aid measure SA.122002 proposed by France under Articles 107 and 108 TFEU, raising no objections to the aid scheme. The decision was published in Official Journal C/2026/2062 on April 1, 2026.

Austria State Aid SA.120962 - Rescue Aid Authorization

The European Commission authorized Austrian State aid SA.120962 for rescue aid to firms, raising no objections under Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. The measure was published in Official Journal C on 1 April 2026 (Reference C/2025/8883). This is a standard state aid clearance with no new obligations imposed on market participants.

Euro Exchange Rates

The European Central Bank published official euro exchange rates for 31 March 2026 in the Official Journal of the European Union C-series. The rates cover major currencies including USD, GBP, JPY, and CHF against the euro. This is a routine data publication providing reference exchange rates for financial transactions and reporting purposes.

EFSA Networking Organisations List

The European Commission published a Commission Notice (OJ C 2026/1982) containing the updated list of organisations networking with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in fields within its mission. The notice identifies bodies that cooperate with EFSA on food safety risk assessment activities across the European Union.

Update of Diplomatic Mission Specimen Cards Under Schengen Borders Code Article 20(2)

The European Union published an update to specimen cards issued by Member State foreign ministries for accredited diplomatic mission and consular representation personnel under Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code). This administrative update addresses Swiss diplomatic credential documentation procedures. No new obligations or compliance deadlines are established.

SIRIUS/BROOKFIELD/Paradise JV Merger Prior Notification

The European Commission published a prior notification under the EU Merger Regulation for Case M.12345 involving SIRIUS, BROOKFIELD, and Paradise JV. The transaction has been designated as a candidate for the simplified procedure, indicating the Commission views the concentration as unlikely to raise competition concerns. Publication appeared in the Official Journal C/2026/1986 on 1 April 2026.

GIM acquiring TCR Group - Merger Notification under Simplified Procedure

The European Commission published prior notification of proposed concentration Case M.12389 involving GIM's acquisition of TCR Group. The transaction is being reviewed under the simplified procedure, indicating preliminary assessment that it does not raise significant competition concerns. Third parties with legitimate interests may submit observations to the Commission.

Merger notification M.12386 ADVENT AFK TA VOLUE simplified procedure

The European Commission received prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12386) involving ADVENT, AFK, TA, and VOLUE. The transaction has been identified as a candidate for the simplified merger procedure, which applies to concentrations that raise no competition concerns. This publication serves as official notice of the proposed transaction.

Merger Notification - Case M.12346 - BCI/Brookfield/NBIM/Mustang AIV JV

The European Commission received a prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12346) involving BCI, Brookfield, NBIM, and Mustang AIV JV under the EU Merger Regulation. The case is designated as a candidate for the simplified procedure, published in Official Journal C/2026/2057.

Bain Capital acquires Tingstad Group, simplified procedure

Bain Capital acquires Tingstad Group, simplified procedure