There is unfortunately nothing inherently honourable about European companies. Refer to SA Arms deal and (yep unproven) allegations re: BAE, SAAB, Thyssenkrupp. Also if you are a VW owner affected by the emissions scandal in the US you get $10k for your car whereas In Europe (where Germany is protected) you get your pipe repaired. Companies respond, with rare exceptions only to fear. If there was no US Dept of Justice, I bet SAP and Software would be telling us to move along there is nothing to see here.