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European Commission approves Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery

The European Commission has authorised Paramount Skydance Corporation's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, provided the company meets a series of mandated regulatory conditions.

By 22 Jul 2026 · 18:00 CET Updated 22 Jul 2026 · 18:00 CET

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The European Commission announced on 22 July 2026 that it has granted approval for the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation under the EU Merger Regulation. This decision follows a review of the transaction by the Commission.

The regulatory clearance is strictly conditional, requiring Paramount to demonstrate full compliance with specific commitments offered during the merger assessment process. These conditions were established to address potential concerns under European competition law. The Commission’s statement confirms that the acquisition may proceed provided these requirements are fulfilled by the involved parties.

Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗

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