French Court Clears SFR Sale to Orange-Bouygues-Free; Unions Plan Strike

A French court dismissed the CSE's request to suspend the sale of telecom operator SFR to a consortium of Orange, Bouygues, and Free, removing a legal obstacle to the transaction. Unions have called for a strike starting November 3, which could disrupt operations but is unlikely to block the sale. The deal reshapes the French telecom market, reducing the number of major players and potentially impacting competition and pricing.

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