Under the EU merger regulations,preapproval is not needed under which of the following conditions?
A) Where a non-EU firm is involved in the merger.
B) Where the firms are involved in agricultural trade.
C) Where the merger falls under a de minimis exception or has the benefit of a block exception.
D) All of these are correct.

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The option C is correct as mergers falling under a de minimis exception or having the benefit of a block exception do not require pre-approval under EU merger regulations. Options A and B are incorrect because the EU merger regulations apply to all mergers that have an impact on the EU market, regardless of whether the firms involved are based in the EU or not, and regardless of the sector involved. Option D is incorrect because only option C is correct.

Under the EU Merger Regulations,preapproval Is Not Needed Under Which