Vivendi faces EU antitrust probe over possible early implementation of Lagardère takeover
VIV•Vivendi responded on September 18, 2026, to revised European Commission objections over possible premature implementation of its acquisition of control of Lagardère. The Commission issued the objections on July 2, 2026, replacing objections dated July 18, 2025; the investigation began July 25, 2023.
1. Vivendi responds to objections
Vivendi responded on September 18, 2026, to revised European Commission objections concerning possible premature implementation of its acquisition of control of Lagardère. The Commission issued the revised objections on July 2, 2026, replacing those dated July 18, 2025. The investigation began July 25, 2023.
