Opel: EU won't tolerate "economic nationalism", says Verheugen

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Channel: Euractiv · 2009 · News & Politics

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European Commissioner Gunter Verheugen, responsible for Enterprise and Industry, told a press conference on Thursday that the European Commission will not accept "economic nationalism" in the rescue package that currently is being negotiated over German car maker Opel, a unit of General Motors of the U.S.. 

The European Commission has the power to block a rescue deal if it's considered detrimental to  the European market.

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