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brandishing relocation threats, he warned, “is the worst possible outcome—for democracy itself.”
You're threatening to make their main product illegal in Switzerland. That they might choose to leave the country rather than simply shut down should not come as a big surprise.
Yeah, that isn't blackmail, it's a policy that necessarily means the loss of that money. Not being able to point that out would be the threat to democracy. (And surveillance isn't great for it either)
Samuel Bendahan, a Socialist member of parliament, told RTS that he shares Proton’s concerns about state overreach but dislikes the firms tactics. “I never like it when companies try to pressure Switzerland or its people with money,” he said. “In a democracy, the right way is to argue, not threaten to leave.” Allowing firms to dictate policy by brandishing relocation threats, he warned, “is the worst possible outcome—for democracy itself.”
Does he not understand that it’s not a matter of pressure against Switzerland, but keeping the operation afloat? How does he think proton would continue in CH if the M.O. becomes illegal there?