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Keeping up with merger control: comparing Turkey’s recent amendments with the EU Draft Merger Guidelines
This article examines the recent amendments to the Turkish merger control regime, namely the revisions to Communiqué No. 2010/4 and the accompanying merger control Guidelines and compares them with the European Commission’s Draft EU Merger Guidelines. While the Turkish reforms primarily aim to enhance legal certainty and predictability, the Draft EU Merger Guidelines propose a broader modernisation of substantive merger assessment to reflect developments in innovation, investment and competitive dynamics. Through this comparative analysis, the article highlights the practical implications of the Turkish reforms and considers their significance in the context of evolving merger control enforcement.
Released on Aug 10, 2026
‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?’: A brief overview of the European Commission White Paper
On 21 February, the European Commission published a White Paper on ‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?’ in view of the technological, economic and geopolitical challenges facing the EU in the digital decade. This White Paper identifies key trends and challenges in the digital infrastructure sector and discusses possible scenarios for public policy actions, such as a possible future Digital Networks Act, which aims to incentivise the building of the digital networks of the future, master the transition to new technologies and business models, meet the future connectivity needs of all end-users, underpin the competitiveness of our economy, and ensure secure and resilient infrastructures as well as the EU’s economic security. The White Paper proposes three main pillars of action: creating the 3C Network – ‘Connected Collaborative Computing’; completing the Digital Single Market; and ensuring secure and resilient digital infrastructures for Europe. It launches a broad consultation of stakeholders and invites comments until 30 June 2024. This article provides a summary of the White Paper.
Released on Apr 12, 2024