European Commission approves Siemens' acquisition of MerMec

Regarding the transaction of Siemens' acquisition of MerMec, the available reporting only covers the European Commission's daily news release of 20 October 2026, whose content is EU sustainable investment data: since 2021, EU investment in sustainable activities has exceeded EUR 1.2 trillion; in 2025, more than EUR 320 billion was invested in activities aligned with the EU taxonomy, with the energy sector accounting for the largest share; since the European Green Bond Standard became applicable in December 2024, about EUR 60 billion has been issued, of which EUR 39 billion was issued between 1 January and 7 October 2026, nearly double the first-year issuance volume. The report did not mention the approval conclusion, transaction amount or timetable for Siemens' acquisition of MerMec, and there is no further information on the progress of the event.