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Electricity minister’s comments alert foreign groups hoping for lucrative contracts
Brussels decided Siemens-Alstom deal was not needed to take on China
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Move stokes debate over whether to change antitrust rules amid Chinese competition
French finance minister brands decision ‘an economic mistake’
Decision to veto Siemens-Alstom tie-up could see revamp of competition policy
Both groups are bets on fast-changing medical tech, but which has better vital signs?
EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager to recommend veto despite late concessions
Two companies submit revised plans in attempt to secure approval ahead of deadline this week
Brussels has days to evaluate new offer, having previously prepared to block merger
Calls by ministers come as Brussels prepares to block rail deal on antitrust grounds
Rival Hitachi says companies are winning contracts but as yet pose little threat in Europe
Competition from China is no excuse for weakening antitrust rules
Companies argue Brussels has set bar too high to allow competition with China’s CRRC
Concessions offered not enough to allay ‘serious doubts’, says competition authority
Rare debate on how to foster ‘European champions’ as deadline for deals approval looms
Rail merger backers seek to convince Brussels of need to stand up to Beijing
EU regulators risk missing the point if they discourage local consolidation
A full break-up may not be necessary, but a partial split may be unavoidable
Battle intensifies over companies’ plan to create European rail champion
Proposals aimed at creating European rail champion leave rivals unimpressed
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