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Telcos welcome ‘long overdue’ EC draft merger guidelines

2026-05-05T15:45:00

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Telcos now have the opportunity to provide informed feedback as the long‑awaited draft on European Union merger guidelines is published.

This article includes:

  • Themes: European merger control; Innovation and investment; Market consolidation; Merger and acquisition (M&A); Non‑price competition; Regulatory reform; Sustainability and resilience.
  • People: Christel Heydemann; Enrico Letta; Mario Draghi; Teresa Ribera; Ursula von der Leyen.
  • Geographic: Europe; European Union (EU); France.
  • Organisations: Altice France; BRG; Connect Europe; European Commission (EC); GSMA; Orange; SFR.

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