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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10661
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ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS / (ae) competition

Detailed investigation into UPS/TNT merger

Brussels, 23/07/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 20 July 2012, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition for €5.16 billion of TNT Express of the Netherlands by the American company United Parcel Service (UPS), both major players in the parcel delivery industry. EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia said: “The proposed acquisition could reduce competition for the provision of the fastest express delivery services, to the detriment of...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Statements, uncertainties and differing interpretations on developments in the euro crisis
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
(AE) SPAIN: De Guindos says Spain won't need a full-scale bailout
(AE) GREECE: Commission plays down growing concerns
(AE) FINANCE: New rules to cover Libor fraud
(AE) COMPETITION: Detailed investigation into UPS/TNT merger
EXTERNAL ACTION
(AE) SYRIA: EU tightens sanctions and weapons embargo and puts hope in future
(AE) SYRIA: EU doubles its emergency aid to Syria and neighbouring countries
(AE) LEBANON: EU reiterates its support for unity and stability of Lebanon
(AE) LIBYA: EU hails conduct of elections and stresses commitment
(AE) IRAN:
(AE) CUBA:
(AE) MALI: EU prepared to support stabilisation mission to prevent contagion
(AE) ZIMBABWE: EU lifts restrictions on cooperation
(AE) SOMALIA:
(AE) TRADE: Free-trade deals could boost GDP by 2%
SECTORAL POLICIES
(AE) JHA: Syrian refugees - EU considers how to help neighbouring countries
(AE) JHA: Commission to examine accusations against Italy over migrants
(AE) DIGITAL: Consultation on preservation of open internet
(AE) CJEU: EP case dismissed on measures against persons linked to Al-Qaeda
(AE) REGIONS: Interview with outgoing Committee of Regions president
(AE) REGIONS: EU's contribution to regions, photography competition
INSTITUTIONAL
(AE) BUDGET: Council likely to adopt 2013 budget stance on Tuesday
(AE) BUDGET: Cases of fraud involving EU funds fall
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: No. 968