Kroes threatens to break up EU power monopolies

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Series Details 10.3.06
Publication Date 10/03/2006
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Report of speeches by European Commissioners Neelie Kroes (Competition) and Charlie McCreevy (Internal Market and Services), 9 March 2006. Ms Kroes said she was considering breaking up companies that controlled both the supply and distribution of energy, and blocked rivals from entering the market. Meanwhile, Mr McCreevy said he would not stand by while politicians moved to protect national champions from takeovers by foreign competitors.

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