The Communist parties, for example, have voiced opposition to the privatization of state-owned companies.

In recent months, the privatization of various companies, which had attracted huge interest from overseas investors, completely stopped.

The privatization of other state-run companies, as well as the debt-ridden banking system, is also under study.

Menem's presidency was characterized by rampant government corruption and the privatization of state-owned companies.

He added that privatization of government-owned companies would continue, provided that it was in the national interest.

Most major privatizations of state-owned companies have been completed, ending what had been a lucrative opportunity for many investors.

Europe, too, has begun a similar evolution, with the privatization of state-owned companies boosting share ownership there.

He has railed against the privatization of state-owned companies, but now says such action has a place.

Cuccia shaped the Italian company patterns until 1992 when a bill became effective in order to encourage the privatization of state-owned companies and banks.

The Government also hopes to stimulate growth by the continued privatization of companies seized during the revolution.