Talks on telecoms deal planned
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In Milan yesterday, Communications Minister Salvatore Cardinale said the proposed merger was an opportunity "we must try not to let slip by", but said Italy needed assurances there would be parity in the new entity. A decision over the Italian government's golden share in Telecom Italia, which could be used to block the deal, is expected soon.
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