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Volkswagen bosses clash with workers over possible plant closures

Volkswagen's management went head to head with some 25,000 employees as leaders defended planned cost cuts that include possible plant closures in Germany and the end to a long-running job protection scheme. Unions say the threat is tantamount to a "declaration of bankruptcy". Also in this edition, China rolled out…

France 24

Luis de la Fuente: ‘You can show humanity – that’s not a weakness’

The Spain manager tells Sid Lowe about winning Euro 2024, the psychology of modern coaching and the genius of Lamine Yamal

The Guardian - UK

VW Bosses Defend Possible Plant Closures At Stormy Meeting

Volkswagen executives defended plans to consider the unprecedentedclosure of factories in Germany during a heated meeting Wednesday with thousands of staff, saying falling sales had hit it hard.

International Business Times

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Steve Clarke hopes to write new Scotland chapter after Euros flop

Fans were angered by the team’s displays in Germany but the Nations League tie with Poland is a chance for a fresh start

The Guardian - UK

Peter Wright back into world top ten after toppling Luke Littler in Germany

'Snakebite' has returned to the top ten of the world rankings after clinching his ninth European Tour title.

The National (Scotland)

Pro-Putin movement expands across the former Soviet bloc – here’s why

As Russia keeps pounding Ukrainian cities with airstrikes and advances along the frontline in Donbas, regional elections in two states in eastern Germany have seen a surge of support for parties on the extreme right and extreme left.

The Conversation

German Army Activates Air-Defense System, Citing Russia Threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.

International Business Times

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Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume will spar with one of Germany's fiercest worker groups over his €10 billion cost-cutting plan to save the carmaker

Volkswagen is a unique case—half the seats in its supervisory board are controlled by labor representatives, who can determine the company’s future course.

Fortune

German Car Sales Plunge In August As EV Slump Worsens

The fall was led by a "historic decline" in sales of in battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs), the VDIK car importers' federation said, which plunged by 68.8 percent to just over 27,000 units.

International Business Times

Why German reunification is still a good idea

When asked about my opinion on German reunification, I usually respond that I think it is a good idea, and that we should do it. This is, of course, a joke, as Germany is now united with no official internal borders. However, 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall,…

The Conversation

“I’m too stupid for this”: Spiritbox tease new music with weird online puzzle thing

The Canadian metalcore mavericks seem to be readying a new single for later this week

Metal Hammer

Rise Of Germany's Far-right AfD Stokes Fears At Concentration Camp Site

The historian running the memorial at Germany's former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald is no stranger to hate crime and threats, but he fears more trouble ahead after the far-right AfD's election triumph.

International Business Times

Indian Students Are Going Beyond 'The Big 4' Countries And Heading To Dubai, Spain, France And Germany Instead—Here's Why

Indian students are now seeking studies in countries beyond the traditional Big 4 due to rising costs, visa restrictions, and a desire for broader experiences.

International Business Times UK

Volkswagen May Close Factories In Europe: ‘It’s A Catastrophe’

Volkswagen is considering to shut down one plant and one components factory in Germany to cut costs amid rising competition from China.

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Intel's Lunar Lake is here to change how we think about AI PCs because "an NPU isn't enough for the AI Market"

Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" series of processors today, September 3, 2024, in Berlin, Germany just ahead of the IFA Berlin trade show.

The Guardian - UK

Merry and bright: Christmas markets to enjoy in Europe

Traditional foods, cosy lights and family fun make festive markets across Belgium, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands a surefire bet this winter

Al Jazeera

‘Stark rejection’: How Germany’s far-right AfD won key election in the east

In a first for far right since World War II, the party won the state of Thuringia, riding on grievances from the past.

The Guardian - UK

‘A punch to the country’: German Jewish groups and minorities aghast at AfD victory

Holocaust survivors shocked at extent of support for far-right party while people of colour fear for their safety

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Fortune

Is Germany in crisis? Giants consider pulling billions from economy

Intel is reconsidering a €30 billion factory while Volkswagen contemplates closures as German industry drowns in a two-year recession.

FourFourTwo

'New Jersey hosting a Premier League game? I would absolutely love that!' US Governor Phil Murphy wants a game that counts to come to America

In less than two years’ the World Cup final will kick off in New Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy believes the tournament will be gasoline on a soccer fire that is already burning across the country

Al Jazeera

Corruption pushing African youth to emigrate: Poll

North America is their top destination, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Spain in Western Europe.

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50 Unforgettable Historical Photos That Tell Stories Beyond Words

We can’t know everything that has ever happened, but discovering new bits of history can be very exciting. The post 50 Unforgettable Historical Photos That Tell Stories Beyond Words first appeared on Bored Panda.

InsideEVs

EVs And PHEVs Had A Rough Time In Europe In July As Hybrid Registrations Soared

When looking at the big picture, however, things aren’t as grim for EVs as some might think.

The Guardian - UK

There’s only one way to keep Germany’s far-right AfD at bay. Address the concerns it exploits

There are good reasons to place a political firewall around the extremists. But mainstream parties must also address the electorate’s loss of trust, says German-British historian Katja Hoyer

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Why the far right’s success in German state elections can’t be written off as a local phenomenon any more

In today’s newsletter: Alternative für Deutschland have deployed Nazi rhetoric throughout their rise – and they are pulling the mainstream further to the right

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