French opposition to private water grows
- From: Vol 7, Issue 5 (May 2006)
- Category: General
- Region: Europe
- Country: France
- Related Companies: Suez and Veolia
The campaign against private water companies seems to be gaining momentum in Suez’s and Veolia’s backyard.
Several French MPs have submitted new legislation ordering a commission of inquiry on water management to be set up to investigate water tariffs and profiteering by private companies. The move follows a report in Que Choisir magazine earlier this year exposing alleged malpractices by private water companies.
Socialist deputy Christian Paul, a former secretary of state for overseas affairs and ...
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