A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Germany’s economy ministry said Mercedes-Benz makes its own corporate decisions and must ultimately justify them, after the automaker drew attention with a business move that prompted government comment. The ministry spokesperson framed the matter as a matter of company autonomy rather than direct state direction, without specifying new financial terms, targets, or funding amounts. The remarks matter because they signal Berlin will not micromanage Mercedes-Benz’s strategy, leaving the carmaker to defend its choices to investors and stakeholders. What to watch next is how Mercedes-Benz explains the decision and whether the ministry’s hands-off stance holds as the issue develops.