Tag: Germany
Volkswagen Workers Willing to Give Up Wages to Avoid Factory Closures
Currently, the company is considering shutting down at least three of its ten plants in Germany. On Tuesday, the IG Metall union and Volkswagen’s Works Council announced a plan to reduce labor costs through wage concessions, aiming to save the company €1.5 billion and prevent factory closures in Germany. The company and unions will meet […]
November 20, 2024
Germany to Provide Ukraine With 4,000 AI-Powered Mini-Taurus Drones
FM Baerbock implied that international law grants Ukraine the right to strike projectile launch sites in enemy territory. On Monday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed that his country will deliver 4,000 German drones powered by artificial intelligence to Ukraine. RELATED: Machado is the Queen of Paramilitaries, Terrorists, Drug Traffickers: President Maduro “From what I’ve […]
November 18, 2024
Germany: Scholz Is Open to Confidence Vote Before Christmas
‘I want a new mandate, and that it does not come from anyone other than the citizens,’ the Chancellor said. On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he is open to the possibility of calling a confidence vote in the Lower House (Bundestag) before Christmas. RELATED: EU Migration Pact Must Be Implemented as Quickly […]
November 11, 2024
German Ruling Coalition Collapses
The Social Democratic Party, the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party have been struggling to finalize the 2025 budget. On Wednesday evening, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that he had asked President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to dismiss Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner. The announcement followed a meeting of the coalition committee in Berlin. RELATED: EU […]
November 7, 2024
Greece Raises WW2 Reparations Issue During German President’s Visit
The issue is of great importance to Greek people, President Sakellaropoulou said. On Wednesday, Greek political leaders raised the issue of World War II reparations and a forced occupation loan with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during his three-day visit to Greece. RELATED: Greece on Alert After Outbreak of Sheep Pox “For Greece the matter of […]
October 31, 2024
Workers From Over 100 German Companies Go On Strike
IG Metall demands a 7 percent pay and a monthly bonus of 170 euros for apprentices under training contracts. Under the call from the German union IG Metall, over a hundred companies in the metalworking, machinery, and automotive sectors went on strike. About 71,000 workers are participating in the strike action and staging rallies in […]
October 29, 2024
German Naval Barracks Enter Into Operation for NATO in the Baltic Sea
This region is ‘a front in the collective defense against evolving threats,’ Defense Minister Pistorius stated. On Monday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius inaugurated a new tactical headquarters for the Navy, which will serve NATO in the city of Rostock, on the shores of the Baltic Sea. RELATED: Ukraine’s Victory Plan to Drive NATO Closer […]
October 21, 2024
Iran Not Seeking to Destabilize West Asia: Esmaeil Baghaei
The U.S. and Germany are the main apologists of Israeli crimes, said the Iranian diplomat. On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed a recent claim by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that Tehran seeks to destabilize the West Asia region. RELATED: Iran To Respond Forcefully to Any Israeli Attack, IRGC Warns In response to […]
October 18, 2024
Iran Summons Ambassadors From Germany and Austria
The G7 must use its influence to stop Israeli aggression against Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, Diplomat Baghaei said. On Thursday, Iran summoned the ambassadors of Germany and Austria to protest the summoning of Iranian diplomats in Berlin and Vienna following the attack on Israel. RELATED: Iran Does Not Seek War, but Will Respond if Provoked: […]
October 3, 2024
Volkswagen Faces Potential Strike Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
The German company reported an 11 percent drop in operating profit for the first half of this year. IG Metall, one of Germany’s most powerful unions, is considering strikes over Volkswagen’s proposed job cuts, signaling that the German carmaker’s efforts to reduce costs may face challenges. RELATED: Germany’s Border Control Move Sparks Concerns Across EU […]