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EU: Launch of in-depth investigation of JD.com's proposed acquisition of Ceconomy under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

Announcement

28 May 2026

In May 2026, the European Commission initiated an in-depth investigation into JD.com under the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation for its proposed acquisition of Ceconomy AG .

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1 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Announced: 28 May 2026
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Recent update from 29 May 2026:

On 28 May 2026, the European Commission disclosed the initiation of an in-depth investigation into JD.com’s proposed acquisition of Ceconomy AG. The transaction was notified to the Commission on 17...

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