Regulators have opened an inquiry into current market concentration within UX/UI design software following the collapsed $20 billion merger between Adobe and Figma.

Brussels, Belgium

Who

European Commission

What

When

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:10:06 GMT · 1d 13h ago

Where

Brussels, Belgium · 50.8503°N, 4.3517°E

Why

The probe follows reports that Adobe’s internal product shifts since the deal failed may still stifle competition in the creative software sector.

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Tech investors and software developers may face a more rigid regulatory environment for acquisitions as the EU tightens oversight on 'killer acquisitions' and market dominance.

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