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Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed joint venture between UPM and Sappi

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture between UPM-Kymmene Corporation ('UPM') and Sappi Limited ('Sappi'). The Commission is concerned that the transaction may reduce competition in certain markets for the production and supply of communication paper and specialty paper in the European Economic Area ('EEA') and result in higher prices, less choice or reduced quality.

 
Commission proposes measures to Google on sharing search engine data with third parties under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click and view data, on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms.
To ensure that the proposed measures are effective, the Commission invites interested parties to comment on them through a public consultation.

 
Commission opens formal State aid assessment of French support to new nuclear programme

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that France plans to grant for the construction and operation of six new nuclear reactors is in line with EU State aid rules.
The opening of an in-depth State aid investigation is a common step when complex aid packages are involved, such as in the case at hand. It will give France and interested third parties the opportunity to submit comments. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation.

 
Commission closes antitrust investigation following the withdrawal by Edwards Lifesciences of its disputed company policy

The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by Edwards Lifesciences, a producer of medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The closure of the investigation follows the company's withdrawal of its so-called Global Unilateral Pro-Innovation (Anti-Copycatting) Policy ('UPIP'). Hence, the UPIP is no longer applicable and has been removed from the company's website.

 
Commission opens in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into Goldwind's activities in the EU wind sector

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the activities of Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Goldwind') in the production and sale of wind turbines and the provision of related services within the EU. The Commission has preliminary concerns that Goldwind may have been granted foreign subsidies that could distort the EU internal market.

 
Commission opens in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into Nuctech's activities in the threat detection systems sector

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR'), the activities of Nuctech in the production and sale of threat detection systems (‘TDS') and the provision of related services within the EU. The Commission has preliminary concerns that Nuctech may have been granted foreign subsidies that could distort the EU internal market.

 
Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of joint control over TERCAT by TIL and Hutchison Ports

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of Terminal Catalunya (‘TERCAT') by Terminal Investment Limited Holding (‘TIL') and Hutchison Ports. The Commission has preliminary concerns that the transaction may lead to higher prices or reduced quality of container terminal services at the port of Barcelona, Spain.

 
Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Google in the use of online content for AI purposes

The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Google has breached EU competition rules by using the content of web publishers, as well as content uploaded on the online video-sharing platform YouTube, for artificial intelligence (‘AI') purposes. The investigation will notably examine whether Google is distorting competition by imposing unfair terms and conditions on publishers and content creators, or by granting itself privileged access to such content, thereby placing developers of rival AI models at a disadvantage.