Berlin warns EU on VW challenge

Germany has warned the European Commission not to challenge a cornerstone of its industrial policy, known as the VW law, which protects Europe’s largest carmaker from hostile takeover.

ESO: Background information http://www.europeansources.info/record/rethink-of-vw-law-insufficient/

Deutsche Welle, 24.4.08: Battle for Control at Volkswagen -- Porsche vs. the State http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3291440,00.html

European Commission: Press Release: IP/08/873: Free movement of capital: Commission calls on Germany to apply Court ruling on Volkswagen law http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/873&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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