Union backing for Suez-GdF tie

French trade unions lifted their blockade on the merger of Gaz de France and Suez, May 2008, eliminating the last significant external obstacle to the creation of a new European energy champion with annual sales of more than €70bn ($110bn).

ESO: Background information http://www.europeansources.info/record/suez-and-gdf-agree-e70bn-deal-to-merge/

BBC News, 23.5.08: Suez ceases British Energy talks http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7416198.stm

BBC News, 22.5.08: GDF faces probe over gas imports http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7414900.stm

GdF: News: Gaz de France - Suez Merger Plan http://www.gazdefrance.com/EN/D/915/gaz-de-france---suez-merger-plan.html

AFP, 26.5.08: Suez-GDF merger set for go-ahead after workers' meeting: spokesman http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5grH2Ds6Em60TGyUF9Wqeh0VPw3uw

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