Kommentar: Staatseinstieg bei KNDS – Bitte kein Diktat nationaler Egoismen!
Dass der Panzerbauer KNDS zum Staatskonzern wird, ist folgerichtig. Jetzt braucht das Unternehmen aber einen Zukunftsplan. Den müssen Frankreich und Deutschland gemeinsam entwickeln.
The German government plans to take a 50% stake in KNDS, a company with a curious national status, alongside its French counterpart. The decision comes after the stock market collapse, following discussions between the Bund and the family of current owners. This move is dictated by the need to preserve German security interests, as the Bundeswehr is KNDS's largest customer.
Without German influence, there could be incompatibilities in weapon systems and longer delivery times, potentially leaving a gap in Germany's defense capabilities. However, this solution is short-term, as the defense industry is already dominated by national interests. Even major EU partners like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain lack mutual trust.
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