Volkswagen workers on strike over proposed pay cuts and plant closures
The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany.
Thousands of workers at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg launched warning strikes on Monday, with the works council accusing shareholders of prioritising billions in profits while workers face job insecurity and potential layoffs.
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Earlier this week, the workers announced that they were willing to accept pay reductions so that the company could continue to keep plants open and avoid mass layoffs.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated tensions with Russia, sending a crude and defiant message to President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. When asked what Russia should do to start peace talks, Zelensky responded with a Vulgar remark, dismissing the possibility of negotiations. His statement, which referenced earlier Ukrainian propaganda about defying Russian forces, has drawn significant backlash.
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On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital.
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During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv after more than two years, signaling Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Scholz's visit, which was kept secret for security reasons, comes as Germany commits to sending €650 million worth of military aid to Ukraine. The Chancellor met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss future cooperation, Ukraine's EU membership prospects, and continued military assistance. Scholz’s visit underscores Germany's key role in Europe’s response to the crisis and its long-term strategic goals for Ukraine.
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