Believe in individual initiatives, in courage, in risk.
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A romantic or classical view of the French approach would have been to say, 'It's a French company; let no one attack it. Let's block any merger. But the reality is Alcatel-Lucent is not a French company; it's a global company. Its main markets are China and the U.S. Its ownership is foreign; most of its managers aren't French.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the global nature of Alcatel-Lucent, challenging the notion of national ownership in today's economy.
Emmanuel Macron reflects on the modern understanding of companies in a globalized world, particularly Alcatel-Lucent, which cannot be seen as merely French despite its origins. He argues against a protectionist mentality that favors national companies without acknowledging the international dynamics at play, where companies transcend borders and operate globally, requiring a more nuanced approach to their management and ownership.
Themes
GlobalizationCompaniesEconomyOwnershipNationalism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about foreign investment policies.
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