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Maria Luís Albuquerque

European Commissioner for Financial Services, European Commission

2 articles · 26 February 2025 to 17 July 2025

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Her department launched the infringement procedure against Spain over the BBVA-Sabadell merger, acting on an anonymous complaint.
Defended the package at a press conference, arguing that 80 percent of companies will not have to report rather than will no longer report.

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Commission warns Spain over illegal intervention in BBVA-Sabadell merger

Brussels says Madrid exceeded its authority by imposing conditions on a takeover already cleared by the ECB and Spanish competition watchdog, opening a legal battle that could reshape European banking consolidation.

Tomás Lindqvist17 July 202510 min read

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EU Commission proposes exempting 80 percent of companies from sustainability reporting rules

The omnibus simplification package would reduce firms covered by the CSRD from 50,000 to roughly 10,000, water down supply chain due diligence, and make the taxonomy voluntary for most businesses.

Peter van den Berg26 February 20257 min read

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