France Télécom's shareholders have given unanimous approval to a rights issue of up to €30bn ($32.2bn) for the telecoms operator, which is struggling under a €68bn debt burden.

Despite gaining approval for as much as €30bn, the board indicated that the rights issue would be of the order of €15bn.

Shareholders approve France Télécom rights issue

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