What will happen to Talgo now, after the investigation of Jose Antonio Jainaga?
The future ofthe Talgo has once again been left in the air after learning of the judicial investigation opened against José Antonio Jainaga. The National High Court has investigated the alleged sale of steel to an arms manufacturing company in Israel, which has cast doubt on a key process: the possibility of some Basque public and private institutions buying almost 30% of the railway company.
The operation, valued at EUR 155 million and financed by EUR 150 million , should be detailed this week. In the distribution of the investment, Sidenor would have contributed EUR 45 million and the rest would be paid by the Basque Government, the Spanish Government, Kutxabank, the BBK and Vital Foundations, the Member States and the Mondragon Corporation.
The first vicelehendakari, Ibone Bengoetxea, stated on Radio Euskadi that "the process of acquiring Talgo continues. "For his part, PNV President Aitor Esteban has called for" not criminalizing the entrepreneur before the trial. "
According to various sources, the Spanish Government has expressed its reluctance to maintain its participation in the operation. The Council of Ministersapproved an investment of EUR 75 million through the SEPI, but this contribution is now in question.
In the coming days, it is expected to be confirmed whether the actors involved maintain their commitment or whether the judicial investigation requires a reconsideration of the institutional entry of the Talgo.
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