France : lessons from the Court of Cassation’s decision in the GDF case

ks council of GDF should be fully informed and consulted on the projected merger with Suez before the board meeting on this issue (see our article n°080044). In the context of the forthcoming revision of directive 94/45 on European works councils for guaranteeing the effective impact of information and consultation of this body, this decision may have some consequences at national and even European level. (Ref. 080059)

Can a few lessons be drawn from this case?

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  First, the confirmation that th