Margrethe Vestager to Step Down as EU’s Competition Chief: A Decade of Big Tech Accountability

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s formidable competition commissioner, is set to step down later this year, marking the end of a decade-long tenure that has seen her become a key figure in the regulation of global tech giants. Known for her rigorous enforcement of antitrust laws, Vestager’s departure signals a significant shift in the EU’s […]

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EU Clears Vivendi’s Acquisition of Lagardère with Conditions

The European Commission has announced its approval of French media group Vivendi’s complete acquisition of Lagardère, a French publishing and retail conglomerate, subject to certain conditions. The clearance is contingent on Vivendi divesting its Editis publishing business, which competes with Lagardère’s Hachette unit, and its Gala celebrity magazine, which rivals Lagardère’s Paris Match. These conditions […]

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