Five EU nations oppose loosening merger rules to create industrial champions
Ireland and four other EU nations warned against easing merger rules to foster larger firms. They argue current laws already support growth and innovation.
Five European Union member states, including Finland 
FI, Ireland 
IE, the Czech Republic 
CZ, Estonia 
EE, and Latvia 
LV, have formally warned against loosening EU merger rules. This collective stance comes at a critical time as the European Commission is currently revamping the regulatory framework that governs corporate consolidations across the bloc.
FI, Ireland IE, the Czech Republic CZ, Estonia EE, and Latvia LV, have formally warned against loosening EU merger rules. This collective stance comes at a critical time as the European Commission is currently revamping the regulatory framework that governs corporate consolidations across the bloc.
