Jean Comte
@jeancomte.bsky.social
Journaliste à Bruxelles pour MLex. Auteur de 'Au coeur du lobbying européen', une enquête sur le pouvoir des représentants d'intérêts à Bruxelles
https://www.msh.uliege.be/cms/c_17661998/fr/au-coeur-du-lobbying-europeen
https://www.msh.uliege.be/cms/c_17661998/fr/au-coeur-du-lobbying-europeen
Si vous voulez des nouvelles de Thierry Breton: la Commission européenne vient de l'autoriser à devenir commentateur sur LCI. Il assurera des "Éditoriaux, chroniques, et décryptages liés à l’actualité" tous les dimanches soir pendant 40 minutes 📺
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Si vous voulez des nouvelles de Thierry Breton: la Commission européenne vient de l'autoriser à devenir commentateur sur LCI. Il assurera des "Éditoriaux, chroniques, et décryptages liés à l’actualité" tous les dimanches soir pendant 40 minutes 📺
EU heads of State and Government will discuss "the geoeconomic situation and its implications for the EU’s competitiveness" at their December summit, according to a draft agenda disclosed this week
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
EU heads of State and Government will discuss "the geoeconomic situation and its implications for the EU’s competitiveness" at their December summit, according to a draft agenda disclosed this week
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Very excited to see that the European Commission is planning a communication on Better Regulation next year 😀
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Very excited to see that the European Commission is planning a communication on Better Regulation next year 😀
As the US keep criticizing the EU's DSA and DMA, EU leaders are planning to call to enhance the bloc's "digital sovereignty" and "regulatory autonomy" at their October Summit, according to a preparatory doc we saw with @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
As the US keep criticizing the EU's DSA and DMA, EU leaders are planning to call to enhance the bloc's "digital sovereignty" and "regulatory autonomy" at their October Summit, according to a preparatory doc we saw with @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
Saipem and Subsea7 have withdrawn their merger request with the Norwegian competition authority, only 2 days before it was supposed to announce whether the deal was approved. The news come only few days after the companies made a similar move in Germany
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
October 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Saipem and Subsea7 have withdrawn their merger request with the Norwegian competition authority, only 2 days before it was supposed to announce whether the deal was approved. The news come only few days after the companies made a similar move in Germany
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Mediobanca withdrew its lawsuit against the ECB's decision which has made possible its hostile takeover by Monte dei Paschi di Siena, or MPS. The move was completely expected, since MPS had achieved control of Mediobanca just one week after the lawsuit was filed
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
October 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Mediobanca withdrew its lawsuit against the ECB's decision which has made possible its hostile takeover by Monte dei Paschi di Siena, or MPS. The move was completely expected, since MPS had achieved control of Mediobanca just one week after the lawsuit was filed
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Journée sans voiture!
September 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Journée sans voiture!
The Spanish government has been given an extra 6 weeks to reply to EU Commission concerns over its "discretionary powers" in banking mergers, in an infringement procedure started after Madrid's interference in BBVA's buyout of Sabadell
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers-acquisitions/articles/2389769
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers-acquisitions/articles/2389769
September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Spanish government has been given an extra 6 weeks to reply to EU Commission concerns over its "discretionary powers" in banking mergers, in an infringement procedure started after Madrid's interference in BBVA's buyout of Sabadell
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers-acquisitions/articles/2389769
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers-acquisitions/articles/2389769
Competitiveness, defence and affordable housing will be discussed by EU leaders during the October European Council, according to a draft annotated agenda obtained by MLex.
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
September 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Competitiveness, defence and affordable housing will be discussed by EU leaders during the October European Council, according to a draft annotated agenda obtained by MLex.
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
And Nicolas Schmit will become "external Structural Advisor" for consultancy group EUTOP
September 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
And Nicolas Schmit will become "external Structural Advisor" for consultancy group EUTOP
The EU Commission allowed former Commissioner Johannes Hahn to set up his consultancy company 'Hahn Management'. The authorisation comes with restrictions regarding the clients and missions he can accept, as well as the obligation to update the Commission every six months on his clients and projects
September 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The EU Commission allowed former Commissioner Johannes Hahn to set up his consultancy company 'Hahn Management'. The authorisation comes with restrictions regarding the clients and missions he can accept, as well as the obligation to update the Commission every six months on his clients and projects
The Brazilian antitrust authority launched yesterday the first step of an antitrust investigation into alleged unfair practices by Microsoft to impose the use of its browser Edge. The company has until August 15 to hand over a first batch of documents
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
August 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Brazilian antitrust authority launched yesterday the first step of an antitrust investigation into alleged unfair practices by Microsoft to impose the use of its browser Edge. The company has until August 15 to hand over a first batch of documents
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
In case you were wondering, the estimated 2026 budget for the EU lobbyists register register is €857 000 (including a €30 000 antivirus)
transparency-register.europa.eu/document/dow...
transparency-register.europa.eu/document/dow...
July 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In case you were wondering, the estimated 2026 budget for the EU lobbyists register register is €857 000 (including a €30 000 antivirus)
transparency-register.europa.eu/document/dow...
transparency-register.europa.eu/document/dow...
The EU Commission just allowed Johannes Hahn to become a Special Emissary of the Austrian Government. He will lead Austria's campaign to obtain a temporary seat in the United Nations Security Council
June 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The EU Commission just allowed Johannes Hahn to become a Special Emissary of the Austrian Government. He will lead Austria's campaign to obtain a temporary seat in the United Nations Security Council
EU heads of State and government are expected to call during a summit next week to intensify work on the bloc's simplification agenda, according to draft of the final conclusions obtained by MLex
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
June 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
EU heads of State and government are expected to call during a summit next week to intensify work on the bloc's simplification agenda, according to draft of the final conclusions obtained by MLex
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
Apple has filed a lawsuit at the Paris Court of Appeal to contest the 150 million euros fine imposed last March by the French competition authority over its applications tracking transparency policy
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
June 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Apple has filed a lawsuit at the Paris Court of Appeal to contest the 150 million euros fine imposed last March by the French competition authority over its applications tracking transparency policy
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
EU heads of states and governments will revert to defence, competitiveness and preparedness during the June European Council, according to guidelines for conclusions discussed today by ambassadors
June 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
EU heads of states and governments will revert to defence, competitiveness and preparedness during the June European Council, according to guidelines for conclusions discussed today by ambassadors
The EU Commission is planning to unveil its post-2027 multiannual budget in two different packages in the second half of July, according to a draft agenda obtained by @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The EU Commission is planning to unveil its post-2027 multiannual budget in two different packages in the second half of July, according to a draft agenda obtained by @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social
Ursula von der Leyen just got a new defence advisor
May 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Ursula von der Leyen just got a new defence advisor
The EU Commission considers tweaking state aid rules - in particular the General Block Exemption Regulation and the rules on Services of General Economic Interest - to ensure member States can support building and renovation of houses.
www.mlex.com/mlex/state-a...
www.mlex.com/mlex/state-a...
May 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The EU Commission considers tweaking state aid rules - in particular the General Block Exemption Regulation and the rules on Services of General Economic Interest - to ensure member States can support building and renovation of houses.
www.mlex.com/mlex/state-a...
www.mlex.com/mlex/state-a...
Margaritis Schinas, the former EU Commissioner for European way of life, has been allowed to become "Director of the Chair in Strategic Autonomy Studies" in a Spanish university
May 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Margaritis Schinas, the former EU Commissioner for European way of life, has been allowed to become "Director of the Chair in Strategic Autonomy Studies" in a Spanish university
Remember Piepergate? The EU Commission officially ended today the position of EU SME Envoy, which was vacant since the resignation of Markus Pieper one year ago
(below the new organisation chart of DG Grow, without the position)
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
(below the new organisation chart of DG Grow, without the position)
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
May 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Remember Piepergate? The EU Commission officially ended today the position of EU SME Envoy, which was vacant since the resignation of Markus Pieper one year ago
(below the new organisation chart of DG Grow, without the position)
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...
(below the new organisation chart of DG Grow, without the position)
www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...