The Left is critical of possible arms production at the former Görlitz plant of rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom. "The future does not lie in the military. We want secure and good industrial jobs - rail vehicle construction is one of these important industries," explained party and parliamentary group leader Susanne Schaper.
Chancellor Scholz comes to Görlitz
In recent weeks, the media have repeatedly reported on the planned takeover of Alstom by the Franco-German armaments group KNDS. According to these reports, KNDS wants to manufacture parts of its wheeled armored vehicle in Görlitz. There has been no official confirmation to date. Information on the future of the Alstom plant is to be provided next week in the presence of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD).
Leftists see no reason to celebrate
"Although industrial jobs will be preserved, this decision is no cause for celebration. Wagon construction in Görlitz has a long tradition, which is now set to end - armaments companies are on a growth path, they are the only profiteers from wars. No one should celebrate when a new armaments factory is built," emphasized Schaper.
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