Foreign subsidy reviews get EU guidance on M&A, procurement powers
By Lewis Crofts and Andrew Boyce ( July 18, 2025, 16:00 GMT | Insight) -- Companies getting aid from non-EU governments will get more guidance on when M&A activity can be called in for review and how officials will balance the effects of any state support, under draft terms released today. The European Commission is seeking feedback on how to assess any market distortions from subsidies and when dealmakers must notify the regulator of planned transactions.Companies getting aid from non-EU governments will get more guidance on when M&A activity can be called in for review and how officials will balance the effects of any state support, under draft terms released today....
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