Sweden's industry minister on Wednesday slammed General Motors for saying its Saab unit could face bankruptcy unless it receives government funding, AP reported. Maud Olofsson said she was «incredibly disappointed» in the U.S. automaker and insisted it was GM, not the Swedish government, that was responsible for Saab's future. As it announced its restructuring plans Tuesday, GM said it needs urgent support from the Swedish government or Saab could file for bankruptcy already this month. Olofsson said GM had requested 5 billion kronor ($570 million) from the government. «It's so much money and its such a huge responsibility and so it's not actually up to (Swedish) taxpayers to do that,» Olofsson told national broadcaster SVT. GM has offered Saab for sale but the Swedish government has repeatedly said it is not interested in taking over the brand. «We've been clear on that the Swedish state and the taxpayers in Sweden will not own car factories,» Olofsson said.
