German States Urge Volkswagen to Preserve All Factory Locations

Economic ministers from four states demand Volkswagen maintain its sites amid potential closures and layoffs.

Volkswagen faces potential factory closures and layoffs, prompting a unified response from economic ministers in Niedersachsen, Sachsen, Hessen, and Berlin.
The ministers have released a position paper emphasizing the importance of retaining all Volkswagen sites and protecting jobs.
The states are advocating for a renewed employment security agreement to safeguard expertise and prevent job losses.
Volkswagen's decision to end long-standing job security agreements with unions has met with significant opposition from workers' representatives.
Ministers are also calling for new incentives to boost electric vehicle sales, aiming to alleviate production slowdowns and meet EU emissions targets.