Category: German Press

German FAZ: Things are getting serious for many workers and employees008005

The weak economy and the major upheavals are causing numerous jobs in companies to disappear. Even the growing shortage of skilled workers is apparently no guarantee for every job. The quarterly job radar collected by the F.A.Z. archive shows that the reduction plans far outnumber the vacancies. Accordingly, companies announced a total of almost 84,000… Continue reading German FAZ: Things are getting serious for many workers and employees008005

German FAZ: Concern about a “show summit” by the SPD008004

The Chancellor’s plan came as something of a surprise – even for his closest partners in the government. When Olaf Scholz (SPD) announced a “pact for industrial jobs in Germany” in the Bundestag last Wednesday, “a new industrial policy agenda,” both Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) were astonished. To… Continue reading German FAZ: Concern about a “show summit” by the SPD008004

German FAZ: VW manager arrested in China008003

When asked, Volkswagen said: “Please understand that we are not commenting on this for labor and data protection reasons.” The newspaper “Bild” first reported on the case. Accordingly, the manager concerned is now back in Germany. According to Chinese law, the offense carries a penalty of ten days in prison, the decision states. This is… Continue reading German FAZ: VW manager arrested in China008003

German Manager Magazine: General Motors: Shares take off, Mary Barra is increasingly steering GM out of the car doldrums003672

The US car manufacturer General Motors escapes the industry slump and earns more than expected. According to information from Tuesday, sales in the third quarter increased to $48.8 billion, a good 10 percent more than a year ago and significantly more than analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had expected. He earned per share fordArch-rival at $2.96,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: General Motors: Shares take off, Mary Barra is increasingly steering GM out of the car doldrums003672

German Manager Magazine: Economy and Politics: The unresolved economic conflicts in autumn 2024 – a column by Christoph Bornschein003672

Autumn brings change and foreboding. But most of all, he brings me inspiration. Unfortunately, as Telekom writes, the fiber optic connection I ordered a year ago is still a long time coming. Her “local expansion partner” informed her “that the continuation of the expansion is being delayed due to external influences”. That set the tone… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Economy and Politics: The unresolved economic conflicts in autumn 2024 – a column by Christoph Bornschein003672