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BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany is ready for further talks with General Motors on the sale of European carmaker Opel and wants to avoid confrontation with the U.S. firm on the matter, a government spokesman said on Monday.
"It is important not to resort to confrontation," government spokesman Ulrich Wilhelm said at a regular government news conference, adding the government aimed to invite a member of the GM board to Germany to discuss Opel this week.
On Friday, GM failed to recommend either of two bidders for Opel -- Canadian supplier Magna (MGa.TO), Germany&&9;s preferred buyer, or rival bidder RHJ International (RJHI.BR).
(Reporting by Paul Carrel and Noah Barkin)
Germany to invite GM this week on Opel
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