Coverage dated June 9, 2026

EU investigates Paramount-WBD merger for Middle Eastern investment

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The European Commission is investigating the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery because of financial backing of the Middle East.

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UPI
EU investigates Paramount-WBD merger for Middle Eastern investment (opens UPI)
Published Jun 9, 2026
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The European Commission is investigating the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery because of financial backing of the Middle East.
Variety
EU Kicks Off Probe of Paramount’s $24 Billion in Middle Eastern Funding for Warner Bros. Deal (opens Variety)
Published Jun 9, 2026
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The European Commission is investigating the $111 billion Paramount-WBD deal under the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation, looking at the approximately $24 billion being fronted for the takeover by the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Deadline
EU To Examine Paramount's Middle Eastern Backing For Warner Bros. Deal (opens Deadline)
Published Jun 9, 2026
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The Middle Eastern money in the mega-merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is to be the subject of scrutiny in the European Union.
The Hollywood Reporter
Foreign Investments in Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Under Review by European Union (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jun 9, 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission is also probing financing from Gulf sovereign wealth funds, which will own nearly half of the combined company.

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