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European Telecom Leaders Push for Merger Control Reforms

10/30/2025

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European telecom leaders, including CEOs from Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone, urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ease merger controls to boost competitiveness against the US and Asia.
In a joint letter, they say current regulations hinder consolidation and digital investment.
They view the Digital Networks Act (DNA) as reform potential.
They seek case-by-case merger reviews, especially four-to-three mobile deals, to align market structure with investment needs.

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European telecom leaders, including CEOs from Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone, urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ease merger controls to boost competitiveness against the US and Asia.
In a joint letter, they say current regulations hinder consolidation and digital investment.
They view the Digital Networks Act (DNA) as reform potential.
They seek case-by-case merger reviews, especially four-to-three mobile deals, to align market structure with investment needs.