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hvidgaard | 3 years ago

Did you even read the article?

> Germany's economy minister announced the seizure in a statement on Monday. The move came after the ministry of economic affairs learned that Gazprom Germania had been acquired by JSC Palmary and Gazprom export business services LLC — but it wasn't clear who the owners behind the two companies were, per the statement.

> Germany's economy ministry justified the takeover by saying it had not granted permission for the Gazprom Germania acquisition. Permission is required, the ministry said, if the investors are not from the European Union and "critical infrastructure" is involved.

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twa999|3 years ago

so the russians are going to be happy about this move then?

AndrewThrowaway|3 years ago

Are we still trying not to offend Russians?

throwmeariver1|3 years ago

You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth.

hvidgaard|3 years ago

The Russians knew of this rule, so I doubt they are surprised. If the new owners are approved they will get control back.