On Wednesday 30 October, the French Ministry of Finance confirmed that it remains “very committed” to Fincantieri’s proposed acquisition of Chantiers de l’Atlantique, following the Commission's decision to open an in-depth investigation into this deal(see EUROPE B12360A3).
“We are convinced that the consolidation of the European shipbuilding sector is essential to strengthen its competitiveness and to free up the necessary resources to finance innovation in the face of competitors,...