European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

The European Commission approved the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday, removing one of the few remaining obstacles to closing the $111 billion deal.

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National story. 26 articles from 23 sources. 20 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jul 23, 2026.

Part of Paramount's merger with Skydance and its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

Charleston Gazette-MailLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

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KOB 4Center· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

The RepublicCenter· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

ForbesCenter· Jul 22, 2026

EU Approves Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover—Despite Pushback In The U.S.

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 22, 2026

EUROPEAN COMMISSION APPROVES PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY MARKING MAJOR MILESTONE TOWARDS COMPLETION

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Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 23, 2026

European Commission Approves Merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

Paramount wins European regulators' blessing to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

TribliveLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

New York PostLean Right· Jul 22, 2026

Paramount wins EU greenlight for $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 22, 2026

European Union approves $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. deal

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DeadlineLean Left· Jul 23, 2026

Euro Cinema Body UNIC Says EU Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Approval Conditions “Should Have Gone Further”

VarietyLean Left· Jul 23, 2026

International Cinema Union Criticizes Europe’s Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘It Has Based Its Decision on Too Narrow a Scope’

DeadlineLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Paramount’s Takeover Of Warner Bros. Discovery Gets EU Greenlight

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Blessed by European Union Regulators

VarietyLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

European Commission Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

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