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Mercedes-Benz CEO Wants Company ‘Prepared’ To Help Defend Europe: TDS

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius indicated that the company is “prepared” to get into the military-equipment business, and he clearly was not just talking about camo-painted G-Wagens. The whole quote was: “The world has become more unpredictable, and I think it is quite clear that Europe needs to strengthen its defence capabilities,” as Källenius was quoted. “If we can play a positive role in that, we would be prepared to do so.” [Euronews]

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Author: Andrew P. Collins

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