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Before we wrap up the year with our traditional Christmas story, let us take a moment to celebrate other things which belong to Christmas just like mulled wine, cookies and the Christmas tree – classics like Home Alone, Die Hard and, of course, Harry Potter. While some of us eagerly await the new season of … Continue reading Get Warner – “An Anti-Monopoly Nightmare”
Like many other industries, the media sector is undergoing significant disruption, with linear TV increasingly losing relevance amid the rise of streaming platforms and alternatives such as social media. Regulators worldwide take these changes into account when assessing cooperations and transactions – particularly with regard to market definitions. Many cases have led to in-depth reviews … Continue reading Media mergers – more complex than ever?
At the moment, the European Commission has to deal with a number of phase 2 cases. While the outcome still seems to be open, there are already a few interesting observations which will be important to keep in mind going forward. Here is an overview. Contrary to popular belief, the European Commission remained active … Continue reading State of play: The EC‘s ongoing phase 2 mergers
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