European Union Merger Control Regulation Referral Mechanism

European Commission

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Merits Stage

General Court of the EU concludes that the European Commission has authority to review the merger of Illumina and Grail, notwithstanding its tenuous connection to the EU

July 13, 2022

U.S. Chamber submits letter to European Commission supporting suspension and reconsideration of the EC’s new approach to the application of the referral mechanism in Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation, which expands the EC’s assertion of jurisdiction

July 22, 2021

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Case Documents

U.S. Chamber Letter -- European Union Merger Control Regulation Referral Mechanism (European Commission).pdf