Brussels, 10/06/2004 (Agence Europe) - The Sony and Bertelsmann groups will defend the proposed merger of their music production activities before the European Commission at a hearing on 14 and 15 June. The European Executive, which opened an in-depth inquiry into this operation, seems to be highly concerned at its consequences. With a 25% share of the world market, Sony and Bertelsmann will become the number two in the sector, behind Universal. The music world will be shaken all the more as...