antitrust regulators

European Union regulators have extended the deadline to review a proposed €1.4 billion joint venture between papermakers, delaying a decision on whether the deal raises competition concerns. The extension gives antitrust officials more time to examine the plan, though no ruling on approval or a formal probe has been announced yet.

European competition regulators are expected to clear JD.com's acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, a decision that could avoid escalating trade tensions with China. At the same time, the EU is reportedly stepping up regulatory pressure on the video games industry, making gaming deals and market practices a growing focus of its antitrust agenda.