The manager will head the Dax group’s highly profitable small van division from March. Mercedes boss Källenius raves about Klein – despite a misjudgment. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Collective bargaining conflict: VW and IG Metall should move towards a compromise – talks are dragging on010318
According to a report, an agreement is approaching in which all of the plants in Germany could be retained. Without a decision, there is a risk of new strikes starting in January. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW: Collective bargaining negotiations at Volkswagen are dragging on – are the sides approaching an agreement?010317
The unions have been negotiating with the company for two nights. Even if a solution is not yet available, possible compromises are clearly emerging. Go to Source
VW/Audi dealer association: Agency closure creates “urgently needed stability”
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German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes CEO fills three more top jobs with confidants010316
As a result of the board restructuring, the car manufacturer is also making changes to key positions below the top management level. CEO Ola Källenius installs loyal forces. Go to Source
German FAZ: State implements rescue of Meyer Werft before Christmas008401
The federal and state governments are investing 400 million euros in equity capital and are temporarily taking over around 80 percent of the traditional shipyard from Papenburg. In addition, the public sector is securing bank loans worth 2.6 billion euros with guarantees. The owner family Meyer will hold around 20 percent in the coming years… Continue reading German FAZ: State implements rescue of Meyer Werft before Christmas008401
German FAZ: Election programs without oomph008400
A good two months before the early federal election, the election campaign is gaining momentum. Just in time for the vote of confidence from Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in the Bundestag, the CDU/CSU, SPD and Greens have completed their election programs. Economic policy takes up a lot of space in each case. But leading economists… Continue reading German FAZ: Election programs without oomph008400
German FAZ: Court confirms expulsion of Messari-Becker008399
According to his own press release, Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD) separated from the non-party building physics professor in July due to off-duty “misconduct” without publicly giving a specific reason for this. According to critics, he unfairly damaged their reputation. Messari-Becker had rejected the allegations and defended himself legally. The expulsion made waves in state… Continue reading German FAZ: Court confirms expulsion of Messari-Becker008399
German FAZ: Stellantis leader with commitment to Opel008399
During the visit to Rüsselsheim on Tuesday, Elkann was accompanied by Xavier Chéreau, who is human resources manager at Stellantis and also chairman of the supervisory board at Opel. Together with Opel boss Florian Huettl, they visited the Astra production in Rüsselsheim and spoke to employee representatives. “At a time of profound industrial changes, I… Continue reading German FAZ: Stellantis leader with commitment to Opel008399
German FAZ: A second car giant could emerge in Japan008399
Japan could soon become the world’s third-largest car company, with eight million vehicles sold, close to Volkswagen’s 9.2 million. As Japanese media report, Honda and Nissan want to talk about a possible merger in view of the tough global competition in electric vehicles. The creation of a holding company under which the two car companies… Continue reading German FAZ: A second car giant could emerge in Japan008399