Uber quietly pauses 5 of 7 European food-delivery launches as it chases Delivery Hero

Uber has paused its planned expansion of the Uber Eats food-delivery service into five European countries, focusing instead on its existing markets in Denmark and Finland. This move coincides with Uber's ongoing attempt to acquire a significant stake in Delivery Hero, a major European food-delivery company operating in the paused countries, suggesting regulatory and strategic considerations behind the decision. The pause may help Uber avoid antitrust issues while pursuing the €10bn takeover of a