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Europe defends its strategic sectors
The article discusses Europe's move toward restricting American investors' acquisitions of European defense and technology companies, especially amid sovereignty and security concerns. European governments aim to protect strategic assets and reduce dependence on American influence. This includes the sale of companies like the Dutch "Robin Radar," which specializes in drone detection systems, while attempting to avoid acquisition by American arms companies by favoring European investors to mitigate political risks. This comes against the backdrop of increased European regulatory scrutiny of merger and acquisition deals, particularly in the defense and technology sectors, with governments emphasizing the importance of building local capabilities, preserving jobs, and maintaining supply chains within Europe. Additionally, other European companies such as "My Defense" and "Advanced Protection Systems" are considering sales or strategic reviews to face potential restrictions on American ownership, despite challenges related to lower valuations and higher costs for sellers.
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