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New head of entertainment network accedes to longstanding Italian request for more pan-European co-operation
The moral of the tale is that, when business imitates popular culture, investors lose out
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré and Berlusconi family have been at odds over stake in broadcaster since 2016
Powerful dynasties wield control over country’s business fabric
Court halts merger between group’s Italian and Spanish units as Berlusconi-Bolloré feud drags on
Mediaset investors approve merger with Spanish sister company despite French group’s opposition
Billionaire owners of Mediaset and Vivendi face vote on contentious merger plan
French media conglomerate says deal would give Berlusconi family 86% of vote with 38% ownership
French company in court action against merger of Mediaset’s Italian and Spanish arms
Creating a holding company to house group interests is an attempt to clean up a muddled script
Nobody can doubt Silvio Berlusconi’s eye for a bargain
Broadcaster controlled by Silvio Berlusconi renews push to build pan-European TV network
Thousands of state contracts under scrutiny, including Berlusconi media interests
Silvio Berlusconi has found himself in a weakened position, much like his Italian broadcaster
Mediaset and Vivendi go to court next week just days before the former prime minister’s party competes in Italian elections
ProSiebenSat. 1, TF1, Mediaset will join Channel 4 to compete with Facebook and Google
France’s Vivendi has effective control of operator but Rome has big say in its future
Second head to leave the group in less than 2 years
Corporate governance is improving as the grip of traditional company owners weakens
Vincent Bolloré’s growing influence at Telecom Italia and Mediaset halted by regulator
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