Porsche is facing major challenges in electromobility and is cutting back on production. This has an impact on employment. (Porsche Taycan, Electric car) Go to Source
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Bundestag elections: Union against combustion ban – Greens still in favor
After the vote of confidence, the parties present their election programs. There are very different statements about e-mobility. (Electric car, policy) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes CEO fills three more top jobs with confidants010320
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 Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Thomas Klein becomes the new van boss at Mercedes-Benz010319
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
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