JD.com has proposed remedies to the European Commission as part of its in-depth investigation into the company's $2.5 billion offer for German electronics retailer Ceconomy. The nature of the remedies was not specified in an EU regulatory filing cited by Reuters. The EU launched its in-depth investigation in May 2026 under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, following an initial assessment that identified potential subsidies to JD.com, including preferential financing, tax breaks and grants from bodies possibly linked to China. Ceconomy entered discussions with JD.com over a possible voluntary public offer in July 2025, and a Statement of Grounds was issued last month formally setting out the Commission's concerns. China's Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Commerce issued a directive on 19 August 2026 instructing domestic entities not to carry out or support the EU investigation, which Beijing characterised as undue extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Jd Com IncEU probe under Foreign Subsidies Regulation; remedies offered but concerns remain.
Ceconomy AGAcquisition target in EU probe; outcome uncertain for Ceconomy.
