The EU Commission clears the acquisition by a Swedish steelmaker of its Finnish rival, subject to the divestment of five businesses in Finland, Sweden and Norway (SSAB / Rautaruukki)

"Viking Steel: the SSAB / Rautaruukki merger"* The SSAB / Rautaruukki case gives insight into the Commission's approach to market definition in merger cases. The case confirms that the…