This book investigates how national company law regulations are increasingly utilized as instruments of economic protectionism to hinder European integration and deter foreign investment. The authors, Ulf U. Bernitz and Wolf-Georg W. Ringe, curate a collection of research from legal experts to analyze the tension between state interventionism and the European internal market. By examining the aftermath of the financial crisis, the text argues that legislative measures such as 'golden shares' and restrictions on Sovereign Wealth Funds represent a significant shift toward state-led economic control. The volume provides a rigorous framework for understanding how these regulatory barriers impact cross-border corporate activity and market openness.

Experts identify this work as a critical resource for understanding the intersection of corporate law and geopolitical economic strategy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for scholars and practitioners navigating the complexities of European integration.