Disney-Fox Merger

The European Commission on Tuesday approved Disney’s planned acquisition of 21st Century Fox, but ordered Disney to divest its interests in “factual channels” like the History Channel and Lifetime to address competition concerns.

BRUSSELS – The European Commission on Tuesday approved Disney’s planned acquisition of 21st Century Fox, but ordered Disney to divest its interests in “factual channels” like the History Channel and Lifetime to address competition concerns.

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