Mercedes freezes Germany investments, union rejects work-hour extension

Mercedes-Benz has frozen all new investments in Germany and is considering extending working hours without pay, citing pressure from Chinese competition. IG Metall and the works council denounce this as a threat, signaling potential labor conflict. The move reflects cost-cutting pressures on German automakers amid intensifying competition, with implications for German industrial policy and labor relations.

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