Liberty Global-De Vijver Media merger : ’Yes, but…’

Liberty Global has obtained the go-ahead to boost its presence in Belgium. The owner of the cable operator Telenet will be acquiring a controlling stake in Belgian media group De Vijver Media. The Flanders-based De Vijver owns the Flemish-language TV channels Vier and Vijf , produces TV content and sells advertising space on a number of TV channels. The Commission had concerns that, following the transaction, De Vijver may refuse to grant broadcasting licences for its channels to Telenet's competitors,…