Press Release: Mergers: Commission continues its investigation of the Orange / Jazztel merger without referral to Spain

The European Commission decided not to refer the planned acquisition of Jazztel p.l.c. by Orange S.A. to the Spanish competition authority for assessment under Spanish competition law. The Commission had concluded that it was better placed to deal with the case with a view to ensuring consistency in the application of the merger control rules in the fixed and mobile telecommunications sectors across the European Economic Area (EEA).

ESO: Background information: Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Orange's proposed acquisition of Jazztel http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-mergers-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-oranges-proposed-acquisition-of-jazztel/

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