Press Release: Mergers: Commission consults on possible improvements to EU merger control in certain areas

The European Commission invites the public to comment on a number of options for possible future improvements of the EU Merger Regulation in two areas: minority shareholdings and the transfer of cases between the Commission and national competition authorities. The Commission services have published a consultation paper. Comments can be submitted until 12 September 2013. The Commission is seeking stakeholders' views on whether any improvements of the current framework are necessary in specific areas.

ESO: Background Information: Mergers: Commission consults on proposal for simplifying procedures under the EU Merger Regulation http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-mergers-commission-consults-on-proposal-for-simplifying-procedures-under-the-eu-merger-regulation/

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