Developments in industry and statements by decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the year 2014 confirmed that consolidation remains the key topic in the European telecoms industry. Major transactions have been finalized in a number of markets and new ones have been announced since IDATE published its latest report on consolidation in Europe in 1Q 2014. This new edition studies the reasons encouraging the consolidation of Europe's telecom industry. It assesses the drivers and hurdles for potential consolidation operations and reviews the consolidation trends as well as the political and regulatory environment. http://www.researchmoz.us/consolidation-in-europe-report.html