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EU competition law update: Commission merger clearances, notifications and published decisions; CJEU EIRD appeal hearings; upcoming calendar (14 January 2026)

Published on: 14 January 2026

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Mergers

  • The Commission approved:
    • the formation of a joint venture by Škoda Transportation a.s., via Rolling Stock Components s.r.o., and TATA AutoComp System Limited (M.12181) after a phase I review—see further, Midday Express
    • Japan Industrial Partners Inc acquiring sole control of Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd (M.12229) following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express
  • Notifications filed:
    • Nemak/GF Casting Solutions Business (M.12159) (simplified merger procedure)
    • OEP IX/Digital Value (M.12224) (simplified merger procedure)
    • Multiply/Peninsula/ISEM (M.12226) (simplified merger procedure)
  • Public versions released:
    • Deli Home/HWI/Houtwerf/Distri-Hout (M.11569)—see further, decision
    • Article 4(4) full referral in Auchan/certain assets of Casino (M.11451)—see further, decision

For all live merger probes before the Commission, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker.

Antitrust

  • Hearings at the Court of Justice:
    • Case C-160/24 P JP Morgan Chase and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association v Commission, appealing the General Court’s judgment in T-106/17 partly upholding the EIRD decision (AT.39914)—see further, application
    • Case C-191/24 P Crédit agricole and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank v Commission, appealing the General Court’s judgment in T-113/17 partly upholding the EIRD decision (AT.39914)—see further, application

For all live antitrust appeals, see further, Court of Justice appeals—ongoing cases tracker.

Upcoming dates

For forthcoming EU competition milestones, see further, EU Competition calendar...

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