Every country wants leading companies. Why should Spain renounce its right to one?

We will defend the legality of the measures we have taken. We think they are in line with European law. Our government attorneys will reply to the European Union's request in that vein.

The takeover is creating uncertainty for an industry which at the moment is working well in Spain. The lack of an industrial plan heightens this.

The interests at stake exceed what are conventionally called market interests.

Every nation tries to protect industries it considers strategic. No government should neglect any resource it has to protect interests it considers legitimate and within law.

We beseech your cooperation and help in permitting us the right to live in a country of total freedom where human rights are respected,