Merger Control Regulation

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

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 18 Feb 2004 · CELEX 32004R0139
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 20 Jan 2004

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 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/673	Implementing · Regulation	Published	Q1 2022

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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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