FRANKFURT - Thyssenkrupp expects to receive in the course of the week a so-called statement of objections from the European Commission in its planned joint venture with Tata Steel , it said in e-mailed comments.

People familiar with the matter earlier told Reuters that the charge sheet, which details areas of concern that need to be addressed for the deal to get approval, would likely be sent this week. 

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