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General Motors and Saab leaders had a telephone meeting during which they discussed about closing the Swedish manufacturer. During it, U.S. officials have not brought it up on the offer Spyker.

Despite the efforts made by the Swedish and Dutch manufacturer Spyker General Motors wants to close Saab doors. These data come from a Swedish newspaper, which gives details about the Council of Administration meeting, but also about their discussions with GM. “Saab officials had a brief meeting and some GM representatives could participate in discussions by telephone. The entire discussion was the topic of closing Saab, not the new offer made by Spyker ” said the Swedish publication.

“The main topic was closing Saab, and we’ll get on it ourselves,” said Haakan Danielsson, engineers union representative in Sweden. He was present during the meeting and completed the declared, saying that closing Saab will take many years. Regarding the new offer made by Spyker, the Swedish government was very distrustful of its success and began preparations for the closing of Saab.

Also, Maud Olofsson, Minister for Enterprise and Energy, said will help employees Saab unblocking funds of 59.19 million euros for the creation of new jobs. Matts Carlsson, an industry analyst said that GM was not interested in selling Saab, but to close the Swedish manufacturer’s so that Americans will avoid a possible competitor.

These statements were challenged by Haakan Danielsson, saying: “GM wants to sell Saab. It is better to recieve money than to pay for closing a company. In terms of Spyker, Victor Muller, director of the Dutch manufacturer, said it is very hard work, being pressured by time.