The EU had sought to expand its oversight to target so-called killer acquisitions. Business groups had complained that the bloc’s approach created fresh uncertainty for companies.
Kim Mackrael is a reporter at the Wall Street Journal. She covers a range of topics including technology and software, with a focus on significant issues such as the European Union, Microsoft, the Russia-Ukraine War, and China, as well as legal matters like lawsuits. Kim's work has been featured in notable publications including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Wine Business Monthly, LiveMint, and Agri America Marketing Inc.