Comment on Netherlands' seizure of China chipmaker Nexperia sparks concerns among global auto companies
woodenghost@hexbear.net 1 week agoSure and when was the last time a company in Europe was nationalized for similar reasons? That’s right, it never happens, except to targets of the empire. Mismanagement? Corruption? Tax fraud. They are ubiquitous. European politicians see it as their foremost duty to protect the guilty CEOs, stakeholders and companies.
BrikoX@lemmy.zip 1 week ago
I’m not disputing that company being tied China had an impact in the assessment, but presenting it as the only reason is disingenuous and that seems to be the narrative the media.
To give a few examples: Talvivaara Sotkamo Ltd in Finland, Parex Bank in Latvia, Snoras in Lithuania.