Not that I want to defend anybody here but I am finding it rather strange that all this is being written. The exact and official details and implications are not yet known and I can only take all that is said with a pinch of salt. I think most of the posts here are by people who know this guy very very well and must have had some horrible experiences working or knowing the guy. I am far from trying to defend anyone but I think one should be sure before drawing conclusions and communicating to others such bad info on people if the case is personal.
From past experience I had in this country and from the many people I know there one thing is certain. It is hard to start some kind of business especially this type as one finds opposition from everywhere because only ‘THE BIG POWERFUL GUYS RULE’ and the ‘sour grapes’ attitude is endemic unfortunately. From what I can see this European 2000 is managed by some weak men who do not know the right people to succeed and surpass all opposition. This I say because if they knew the right people they would have started operations ages ago. Finally I want to say that I honestly hope that the posts are not personally oriented against a person to punish for some personal action and wish everyone keeps in mind that we are only hearing one side of the story which is not yet confirmed.