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Are foreign investors using Croatia as a test bed?
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Are foreign investors using Croatia as a test bed?

The article discusses foreign investment in Croatia, focusing on the acquisition of DOK-ING, a leading local manufacturer of specialized robotics and unmanned systems, by the German technology group Rheinmetall. The deal involves Rheinmetall acquiring a 51% stake in DOK-ING while retaining ownership of its physical assets. The article highlights both positive outcomes, such as increased development opportunities and international exposure, and concerns raised by economic analyst Ivan Dino Dogan, who suggests that foreign investors may be using Croatia as a testing ground for new technologies and management practices. Local experts note the benefits of foreign investment but also acknowledge potential risks.

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Are foreign investors using Croatia as a test bed?

The article discusses foreign investment in Croatia, focusing on the acquisition of DOK-ING, a leading local manufacturer of specialized robotics and unmanned systems, by the German technology group Rheinmetall. The deal involves Rheinmetall acquiring a 51% stake in DOK-ING while retaining ownership of its physical assets. The article highlights both positive outcomes, such as increased development opportunities and international exposure, and concerns raised by economic analyst Ivan Dino Dogan, who suggests that foreign investors may be using Croatia as a testing ground for new technologies and management practices. Local experts note the benefits of foreign investment but also acknowledge potential risks.

Bias read (Center): While the article presents concerns about foreign investment being used as a 'test field' by economist Ivan Dino Dogan, it also includes balanced perspectives from local stakeholders like Dubravko Bilić, who highlight the positive impact of foreign investment. The framing remains neutral, presenting

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