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Expensive interventions that massively endanger security

“Nobody has anything against low-bureaucracy and efficient occupational safety. But: Safety officers are not bureaucracy, but certified protection for the health of employees. The minister’s plans are expensive interventions that ultimately endanger the safety of employees massively: more accidents, more sick days, more rehabilitation measures, more disability – every single person affected is already one… Continue reading Expensive interventions that massively endanger security

SMMT statement on Waymo London launch announcement

SMMT comment on Waymo London launch announcement The anticipated arrival of self-driving cars in London next year is a landmark moment, tangibly translating the ambition of Britain’s advanced regulatory framework into a social and mobility revolution. With the right legislation in place, we will be well-positioned to unlock the benefits of automated vehicles – safer… Continue reading SMMT statement on Waymo London launch announcement

Working time debate: Don’t jeopardize employee protection

The social partner dialogue on the Working Hours Act convened by the BMAS has ended. The German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) and its member unions continue to firmly reject the planned weakening of the Working Hours Act and the abolition of the eight-hour day. The dialogue showed that the Working Hours Act works in… Continue reading Working time debate: Don’t jeopardize employee protection

Fair restructuring instead of tax breaks

“With the active pension, the federal government is making expensive tax gifts. This hardly brings any additional employment, but rather produces deadweight effects and will cause serious damage to tax fairness. If you want to see more older people working, you first have to create better working conditions. The right thing to do is to… Continue reading Fair restructuring instead of tax breaks

Counteract social divisions with culture and education

Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall and Büchergilde Gutenberg are expanding their long-standing partnership and will work even more closely together in the future. The focus of the cooperation is on joint projects in the areas of education, democracy promotion and cultural participation. Future collaboration is also planned with the Otto Brenner Foundation, the science… Continue reading Counteract social divisions with culture and education

Private pension provision places a one-sided burden on employees

IG Metall’s social director Hans-Jürgen Urban comments on the interim report of the federal-state working group “Future Pact for Care”. October 14, 202514. 10. 2025 “This urgently needs to be reworked. What is on the table so far does not solve any of the existing structural problems. The proposal for mandatory private pension provision leads… Continue reading Private pension provision places a one-sided burden on employees

Commercial vehicle registrations – September 2025

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 14 October 2025 Data reference period: September 2025 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t)  Download attachment: Trucks September 2025_68edfe042e30c.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: trucks, registrations, commercial vehicles, Italy,… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – September 2025

Auto industry leaders from across the South East to identify path to growth

Oxfordshire hosts latest SMMT Regional Forum to assess automotive business growth opportunities in the region. New analysis reveals importance of sector to the South East, with 17,000 jobs supported and £1.4 billion invested by global brands since 2015. Speakers from BMW, Ford of Britain, DAF Trucks and Wrightbus to join hundreds of auto executives from… Continue reading Auto industry leaders from across the South East to identify path to growth

Automotive growth is a cross-party priority

Party conference season came to a close this week and SMMT returned to base following a tour that provided constructive opportunities to meet parliamentarians and influencers from across the political spectrum. Interest in our sector naturally comes from a wide range of stakeholders given its critical contribution to the economy, employment, skills, innovation, trade, inward… Continue reading Automotive growth is a cross-party priority