Colombia: UN Report Calls for Urgent Action on Violence Against Human Rights Defenders

A UN Human Rights Office report highlights that human rights defenders in Colombia have faced unrelenting violence, with an average of nearly 100 killed annually between 2016 and 2025. The report calls for urgent government action to address policy and structural issues contributing to this violence, noting that despite some government measures, state institutions have largely failed to reverse the trends.

Antisemitic Attacks Must Be Investigated, UN Human Rights Council Urges

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States to promptly and fully investigate recent antisemitic attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish institutions. The statement emphasizes the need for justice and for individuals to practice their faith without fear.

EU Non-Opposition to Concentration M.12352: DigitalBridge/TCGL/County Broadband/Freedom Fibre/Truespeed

The European Commission has published a notice regarding its non-opposition to the concentration M.12352, involving DigitalBridge, TCGL, County Broadband, Freedom Fibre, and Truespeed. This decision indicates that the proposed concentration does not raise competition concerns within the European Union.

Italy's Alpine Rail Service Direct Grant Aid Scheme Approved

The European Commission has approved Italy's direct grant aid scheme for Alpine rail services. The scheme, notified as SA.119508, aims to coordinate transport and will be in effect until December 31, 2027.

EC State Aid: Alpine Rail Freight Operating Aid

The European Commission has decided not to raise objections to state aid provided by France and Italy for the operation of the alpine rail freight service between Aiton, France, and Orbassano, Italy. This aid is intended to coordinate transport and will be provided as a direct grant until the end of 2027.

Non-opposition to concentration EFMS / DESOTEC M.12272

The European Commission has issued a notice of non-opposition to a notified concentration, Case M.12272, involving EFMS and DESOTEC. This decision indicates that the concentration does not raise competition concerns under the EU's merger control regulations.

Brookfield/Oaktree Foreign Subsidies Case Decision

The European Commission has closed its investigation into Brookfield/Oaktree's foreign subsidies case. The provisional deadline and suspension period under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation expired on March 17, 2026, indicating the resolution of the case. The case involved financial service activities.

Brookfield / Oaktree Case FS.100301 Decision

The European Commission has issued a decision in the Brookfield/Oaktree case (FS.100301). The provisional deadline and suspension period under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation expired on March 17, 2026, indicating a resolution or conclusion of the review process for this concentration.

Merger M.12309: Eurazeo, Eiffel, Segula

The European Commission has approved the merger between Eurazeo, Eiffel, and Segula under Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The decision was made on March 18, 2026, with a provisional deadline of March 31, 2026. The merger involves companies engaged in engineering activities and related technical consultancy.

MKS PAMP / SOLIT Merger Non-Opposition Decision

The European Commission has issued a non-opposition decision for the proposed concentration between MKS PAMP Group Limited and SOLIT Group AG. The decision, made under Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, declares the operation compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement.