Renault spy scandal revealed risk strategy

Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault-Nissan alliance is, entirely on electric mobility. Now he suspended three with the electric car project dealt Manager - for alleged espionage. Or because she criticized his strategy? If this fails, the whole group is at risk.

Industrial espionage is always difficult. This case, however, seems to go beyond the usual dimensions. France's industry minister, called the alleged betrayal of secrets at Renault in the French TV channel RTL "serious business" for which the concept of economic war was entirely appropriate. He announced to tighten the rules in case of violations of trade secret. The French state is to Renault owns 15 percent - reason enough to protect the abusive company.