By Andrew Boyce ( November 12, 2025, 17:04 GMT | Insight) — Live Nation’s takeover of Belgian music festival Pukkelpop will be probed by the national competition authority, following a request by the national economy minister. The deal is the latest to draw scrutiny under antitrust rules, following a ruling by the EU’s top court that endorsed regulators to do so.Live Nation’s takeover of Belgian music festival Pukkelpop will be probed by the national competition authority, following a request by the national economy minister….
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