EU Antitrust Revamp: Innovation Shield for Startups
Published on: April 22, 2026, 9:14 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A new EU antitrust framework suggests swift approval for innovation-focused startup deals, excluding major tech firms. This draft overhaul addresses telecoms’ calls for flexible merger rules. An 'innovation shield' will protect deals fostering competition, but excludes market dominants and 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act.
