Brussels, 18/10/2013 (Agence Europe) - On 18 October, the European Commission agreed to a request from Spain to assess under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Swiss group Holcim's cement operations in Spain by Mexican rival Cemex. On the basis of the elements submitted by Spain, the Commission considers that the transaction threatens to impact competition in the Spanish cement, concrete and aggregates markets since Cemex would acquire a stronger position in these...