According to the British Financial Times, the European Commission is sending a strong signal that it is willing to approve larger corporate mergers, with the aim of building a “European champion” company that can compete with companies in the US and other regions. Under the new framework, price is no longer the only decisive factor, and long-term benefits such as innovation, investment, and supply chain security brought about by mergers and acquisitions will be given greater weight in the review.

According to the British Financial Times, the European Commission is sending a strong signal that it is willing to approve larger corporate mergers, with the aim of building a “European champion” company that can compete with companies in the US and other regions. Under the new framework, price is no longer the only decisive factor, and long-term benefits such as innovation, investment, and supply chain security brought about by mergers and acquisitions will be given greater weight in the review.