IEA urges EU to liberalise energy markets

Energy agency says European Commission should make “bolder” use of the market.

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

JVC-Kenwood merger cleared

EU executive says the two Japanese producers occupy largely distinct parts of the European consumer-electronics market.

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Thursday, 7 August 2008

EU approves US airlines merger

Fate of Delta-Northwest Airlines link-up now rests chiefly with US regulators.

Wednesday, 6 August 2008

OMV backs out of MOL bid

Austrian firm cites EU rules as reason for collapse of hostile takeover bid that would have created Central Europe's largest energy company.

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Anglo-French travel link-up approved

European Commission gives all-clear to Thomas Cook's acquisition of Jet Tours.

Monday, 4 August 2008

Thursday, 31 July 2008

German smoking ban judged unfair

Current restrictions put small bars at a disadvantage, court rules.

Thursday, 31 July 2008

Energy talks to lighten up autumn

France hopes to strike deal on energy package; national champions versus liberalisation.

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EU trade experts unsurprised by Doha failure

A lack of will by the US and major developing economies, anxiety about China and booming trade are cited by former trade officials as factors in the collapse of WTO talks.

Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Banco Santander asset swap approved

European Commission allows Europe's second-largest bank to go ahead with deal with General Electric.

Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Mars-Wrigley merger cleared

Creation of the world's largest confectionary company would not limit competition, EU anti-trust authorities rule.

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