Another interesting perspective: Certain European countries (amongst which Holland) are now considering the option to take (additional) stock in companies that are considered important for the nation and are threatened by takeovers.

>Interesting perspective. Someone else posted here in the past raving about the success of the EU. I can't recall who it was now. It may well have been someone from one of the poorer countries, I'm not sure. I am sure that the perspective from each country probably differs and then within each country as well. Knowing how diverse the opinions of those living in this country are, I'm sure the same holds true in other countries as well! :o) I was leary of it originally simply due to historical events of governments involving themselves in the economy too much. The idea seemed like a good one for Europe though given the proximity of the countries involved.
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>>>Yes I know. I just wondered how far it had evolved already...
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>>It is a nice example why government should keep out of economy... Unresonable amounts of money wasted