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EU Scrutinizes Foreign Subsidies in Warner Bros. Merger

Updated 2026-06-10 13:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The European Union is examining the $24 billion Middle Eastern investment in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery under its new Foreign Subsidies Regulations. This move aims to ensure fair competition and prevent potential market distortions.

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EU To Examine Paramount’s $24 Billion Middle Eastern Backing For Warner Bros. Deal

The Middle Eastern money in the mega-merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is to be the subject of scrutiny in the European Union. In a filing this week, the European Commission said that Paramount’s takeover of WBD would be examined under Foreign ⁠Subsidies Regulations. Th

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