Brussels, 23/07/2004 (Agence Europe) - "This is a bad day for the Europe of artists, business, culture, diversity and citizens", the association of independent producers and artists said after the Commission's decision to approve the merger between Sony and BMG. The merger operation concerns activities in the field of discovery and launching of artists as well as in the sector for the recording and marketing of their music.
During its scrutiny of the operation, the Commission was not able...