The EU Commission prohibits a merger railway signalling market and very high-speed trains sector (Siemens / Alstom)

García Fernández, Clara; Troncoso Ferrer, Miguel; Izquierdo, Sara Moya

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6 Feb 2019

The EU Commission prohibits a merger railway signalling market and very high-speed trains sector (Siemens / Alstom)

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EU Commission, Siemens / Alstom, M.8677, Press release, 6 February 2019

On 6 February 2019, the Commission adopted a prohibition decision against Siemens’ proposed acquisition of Alstom, which aimed at combining the parties transport equipment and service activities. This decision was based on the Commission’s finding that the

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Clara García Fernández
European Commission

Belgium 45 contributions 20102 visits
Miguel Troncoso Ferrer
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (Brussels)

Belgium 51 contributions 27140 visits
Sara Moya Izquierdo
Basic-Fit (Hoofddorp)

Netherlands 45 contributions 20079 visits

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Clara García Fernández, Miguel Troncoso Ferrer, Sara Moya Izquierdo, The EU Commission prohibits a merger railway signalling market and very high-speed trains sector (Siemens / Alstom), 6 February 2019, e-Competitions Transport (rail), Art. N° 89741

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