German FAZ: Ford works council announces “bitter resistance” to job cuts008196

There will probably be a dispute between employers and employees at Ford in Cologne that has never happened before. “We will not support this shrinkage,” said the works council. Gruschka and other employee representatives pointed out that, according to a works agreement, dismissals for operational reasons were excluded until the end of 2032. There is… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford works council announces “bitter resistance” to job cuts008196

German FAZ: Sitting it out doesn’t help008195

Ford certainly didn’t operate very well with its model policy in Europe. Because it was costly to offer a car in every market segment, the group went to the opposite extreme: When production of the Focus model built in Saarlouis stops next year, five car models will still be offered in Europe, including a less… Continue reading German FAZ: Sitting it out doesn’t help008195

German FAZ: Ford wants to cut 2,900 jobs in Germany008194

The American car company Ford wants to cut more jobs in Europe, largely through layoffs in Germany. Ford wants to cut 4,000 of 28,000 jobs in Europe by the end of 2027, reports managing director Marcus Wassenberg to the F.A.Z. “Ford is making losses in Europe and cannot simply rely on the parent company continuing… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford wants to cut 2,900 jobs in Germany008194

German FAZ: How start-ups put pressure on the courts008184

Without Olga’s help, the everyday life of Judge Jan Spoenle and his colleagues would be quite difficult. They have been dealing with lawsuits over the diesel scandal for several years, particularly involving Mercedes models at the Higher Regional Court in Stuttgart. Almost 30,000 such procedures have been received there so far. At its peak, last… Continue reading German FAZ: How start-ups put pressure on the courts008184

German FAZ: How the Germans learned to love cars 008183

The photo from 1955 shows one of the most important managers of the German economic miracle. On the occasion of the production of the millionth VW Beetle, Heinrich Nordhoff, the CEO of the Volkswagen Group, had the entire workforce of the Wolfsburg plant, 30,000 employees, gather in front of the factory halls. They formed the… Continue reading German FAZ: How the Germans learned to love cars 008183

German FAZ: Five myths about the economic misery008185

Germany’s economy is not doing well, there’s no question about it. Some people suffer from this and their jobs are at risk. Many suffer from this for whom the economy does not provide what a functioning economy could: They cannot find an apartment, wait a long time for a doctor’s appointment and have to expect… Continue reading German FAZ: Five myths about the economic misery008185

German FAZ: “The AfD’s program is poison for our country”008184

Founder Verena Pausder: “The AfD program is poison for our country” November 18, 2024, 7:00 a.m. Reading time: 6 minutes. Verena Pausder is chairwoman of the start-up association. In the interview, she comments for the first time on the debate about founders who advocate a coalition with the AfD. She considers this to be dangerous… Continue reading German FAZ: “The AfD’s program is poison for our country”008184

German FAZ: Brantner and Banaszak elected as new chairmen008183

The new federal chairwoman of the Green Party, Franziska Brantner, described it as her party’s task to make Germany and life in it better – and demanded: “We need investments, investments and even more investments.” She said in her application speeches on Saturday lunchtime the Federal Delegates Conference: “Tightening your belt doesn’t help if you’re… Continue reading German FAZ: Brantner and Banaszak elected as new chairmen008183

German FAZ: Ford drives researcher008183

It was white, had a never-ending hood and six sexy cylinders underneath. Our friend’s Capri was already something when we were eighteen years old and still drove VW Golfs and Opel Kadetts. Now Ford is bringing back the Capri, the name. The car is an electrically powered coupé. Go to Source

German FAZ: How the Germans learned to love cars 008183

The photo from 1955 shows one of the most important managers of the German economic miracle. On the occasion of the production of the millionth VW Beetle, Heinrich Nordhoff, the CEO of the Volkswagen Group, had the entire workforce of the Wolfsburg plant, 30,000 employees, gather in front of the factory halls. They formed the… Continue reading German FAZ: How the Germans learned to love cars 008183