Mercedes-Benz CEO Wants Company ‘Prepared’ To Help Defend Europe: TDS
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nd.DerTag / nd.DieWoche [Newsroom]Berlin (ots) - For a long time after German unification under conversion, the transformation of military structures for civilian use was understood. Especially in East Germany. Now the term experiences a fatal reversal: In view of ... Continue reading here...Original content of: nd.DerTag / nd.DieWoche, transmitted by news aktuell
The German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is considering entering the arms industry now that its own automotive sector is under pressure. CEO Ola Källenius reported this in an interview with The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). "If we can play a positive role in that, we are prepared to do so," the automaker's top executive said regarding European defense ambitions.
Mercedes-Benz, one of Germany's largest automakers, which is facing a decline in sales and profits, could start production for the military, CEO Ola Källenius said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "The world has become more unpredictable and I think Europe needs to increase its defense capabilities. If we have the opportunity to play a positive role in that, we will be ready to do so," he said.
Mercedes-Benz has indicated its openness to a potential involvement in arms production. CEO Ola Källenius expressed this view to the Wall Street Journal, provided such a move is economically viable. "The world has become more unpredictable, and I think it's perfectly clear that Europe needs to strengthen its defense capabilities," Källenius is quoted as saying. "If we could play a positive role in that, we would be prepared to do so." The Stuttg…
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