The EU has reportedly issued a formal warning to Microsoft over the Activision Blizzard deal

An illustration of the Xbox logo.
It’s more regulatory pressure on the deal. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

Microsoft is seemingly facing more regulatory opposition to its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to Politico, the European Union has issued a formal antitrust warning against Microsoft regarding the $68.7 billion deal.

Politico didn’t share exact details about the contents of the warning, but the publication says that in a “statement of objections,” EU officials “laid out the reasons why the deal could threaten fair competition on the video game market.”

In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft spokesperson David Cuddy said, “We are committed to solutions and finding a path forward for this deal. We are listening carefully to the [European Commission’s] concerns and are confident we can address them.” The EU didn’t...

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source https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/3/23584621/eu-formal-warning-microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition

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