A coalition of European trade associations, including Invest Europe and Allied for Startups, has urged the European Commission to modernise EU merger rules to better support innovation, investment, and competitiveness.
In a joint letter to Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera, the group warns that restrictive and unpredictable merger reviews risk undermining startup exits, deterring investment, and driving companies abroad.
The signatories are calling for proportionate, innovation-friendly reforms that recognise the pro-competitive role of private equity and venture capital, provide greater legal certainty, and ensure M&A remains a vital pathway for scaling European businesses.
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