Brussels, 11/12/2002 (Agence Europe) - As expected, on Wednesday the European Commission decided to adopt reform of its merger control proposals introduced by Mario Monti. The objective of the reform is two-fold, explained the Commissioner, that of consolidating elements that have made their control system work effectively and "improve the Commission's decision-making process… to increase the soundness of our economic analysis" and ability to defend itself. He also pointed to the...