2002/0296(CNS)

Merger Control Regulation

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION on the control of concentrations between undertakings

Stage: In force, reached 29 Jan 2004
In force: In force since 18 Feb 2004 · CELEX 32004R0139
Procedure: Regulation · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 18 Feb 2004

2 entries · record as of 30 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Public consultation closed: Revision of certain procedural aspects of EU merger control, 36 responses, 18 Jun 2021.

23 Apr 2021
- Inception impact assessment closed: Revision of certain procedural aspects of EU merger control, 5 responses · Commission
18 Jun 2021
- Public consultation closed: Revision of certain procedural aspects of EU merger control, 36 responses · Commission

2 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2776	Implementing · Regulation	Published	Q1 2022
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/914	Implementing · Regulation	Published	Q1 2022

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9 documents

Documents

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Text adopted · 32004R0802Commission
Report · A5-0257/2003Parliament
Proposal · COM(2002)0711Commission
OJ C 010 14.01.2004, p. 0029-0036Commission
OJ C 020 28.01.2003, p. 0004Commission
Text adopted · OJ L 024 29.01.2004, p. 0001-0022Commission
Text adopted · OJ L 133 30.04.2004, p. 0001-0039Commission
Text adopted · Regulation 2004/0139Commission
Text adopted · T5-0428/2003Parliament

Summary

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The Council adopted a regulation updating the EU merger control framework to strengthen oversight of concentrations between undertakings, particularly those with limited EU turnover but significant competitive impact in member states. It primarily affects companies engaging in mergers and acquisitions, as well as national competition authorities and the European Commission.

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