Focus Antitrust - 3 June 2020
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General Court annuls European Commission decision blocking Three/O2 merger
The General Court has annulled the European Commission decision, which blocked the merger between Three and O2, two of the UK’s mobile operators. Click here.
CMA proposing to refer Universal Components’ purchase of 3G for phase 2 investigation
The CMA is proposing to refer Universal Components’ purchase of 3G for a detailed phase 2 investigation, unless the parties offer suitable undertakings in lieu of a reference. The CMA considers that the merger raises competition concerns in the wholesale supply of commercial vehicle and trailer parts. Click here.
European Commission consults on possible new competition tool to deal with structural competition problems across markets
The European Commission is consulting on a possible new competition tool to deal with structural competition problems across markets. After establishing a structural competition problem through a market investigation, the new tool would allow the Commission to impose behavioural and where appropriate, structural remedies. However, there would be no finding of an infringement, nor would any fines be imposed on the market participants. Click here.
