Press Release: Mergers: Commission consults on possible improvements of EU merger control rules.

The European Commission on 9 July 2014, launched a public consultation on proposals to improve merger control at EU level outlined in a White Paper.

The reform of the Merger Regulation in 2004 has made the EU’s merger control regime more efficient and predictable, preserving effective competition in the Single Market for the benefit of businesses and consumers.

• Primary Source

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/471: Mergers: Commission adopts White Paper on possible reform of EU merger control rules - Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-471_en.pdf

ESO: Background information: White Paper Towards more effective EU merger control (Text with EEA relevance) http://www.europeansources.info/record/white-paper-towards-more-effective-eu-merger-control-text-with-eea-relevance/

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