CNMC Clears Esseco’s Takeover of Ercros with Conditions
In a decision that confirms earlier forecasts by Antitrust Intelligence, the Spanish…
EU Launches Legal Action Against Spain Over Bank Merger Rules
The European Commission has issued a formal warning against Spain, a step…
Together, But Not Quite: Spain Approves BBVA–Sabadell Merger with Strings Attached
Spain’s Council of Ministers has conditionally approved BBVA’s acquisition of Banco Sabadell,…
Ercros: A Risky Bet With a Good Margin is Coming to an End
If you’re considering taking a position on this merger, there’s still time…
The CNMC Conducts New Inspections in the FBO Services Market at Spanish Airports
The Spanish Competition Authority investigates potential anticompetitive practices in the management and…
Spain Probes UEFA Over Super League Block
Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has launched a formal…
A Telefónica-Vodafone Tie-Up Can Satisfy Regulators or Shareholders, Not Both
Telefónica's CEO has made no secret of his ambition to drive consolidation…
The Future of BBVA’s Takeover of Sabadell Rests with the Spanish Government
The Spanish Ministry of Economy has officially referred BBVA’s takeover bid for…
Competition authorities monitoring food prices in Europe
As inflationary pressures and geopolitical instability persist, competition authorities across Europe and…
Spain Urges Overhaul of RFEF’s Tender for Football Broadcast Rights
Spain’s competition authority, the CNMC, has raised red flags over how the…
Europe’s Veterinary Market Faces Cross-Border Competition Scrutiny
When the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a sector investigation…
Spain Investigates Telefónica for Breaching 2015 Merger Commitments
Spain’s Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) has opened…