Future of the automotive industry in Saxony - dialog in Zwickau
The German automotive industry is in crisis. The automotive state of Saxony is also feeling the effects. The Minister of Economic Affairs wants to counteract this with a regular dialog.
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East German mechanical engineering records slump in orders
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Armaments group KNDS takes over Alstom in Görlitz
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Economics Minister wants to hold VW accountable
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Plant closures at Contitech - Saxony also affected
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Plant closures planned at Contitech
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Trade union worries about jobs in the car industry in the East
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What VW and IG Metall have agreed on
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VW collective bargaining talks continue - another night session
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will an agreement now be reached after a second night round?
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining round: second day of negotiations started
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VW collective bargaining round: First day of negotiations ends after 13 hours
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VW Saxony boss Auerswald counts on agreement before Christmas
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VW on collective bargaining round: "Don't let any more time pass"
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Discussion about extra parking fees for SUVs in Saxon cities
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Meyer Burger expects increasing production volume of solar modules in the second half of the year
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Volkswagen plans plant closures and capacity cuts in Germany
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Knauf Insulation plans investment in climate-friendly production in Saxony
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VW General Works Council plans information events at plants
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Four federal states call on VW to retain all sites
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Saxon industry shrinks in the first half of 2024
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