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Volkswagen ends employment guarantees

September 18, 2024September 17, 2024 Abhijeet0Tagged automotive manufacturing, automotive sector, BYD, competition, corporate restructuring, cost-cutting, Daniela Cavallo, economic uncertainty, electric vehicles, employee resistance, employment guarantees, factory closures, German industry, Germany, IG Metall, industrial relations., job security, labor agreements, Tesla, Volkswagen, workforce negotiations

Volkswagen Scraps Decades-Old German Job Security Pact Volkswagen, Europe’s top carmaker, has announced the cancellation of several labor agreements, including a guarantee of jobs until 2029 at six German plants. This move is part of the company’s cost-cutting drive as it struggles to compete against cheaper Asian rivals and adapt to the changing automotive landscape.The decision […]

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Health

Exploring Germany’s Historic Decision to Legalize Recreational Cannabis: Prospects and Challenges

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 Abhijeet0Tagged Drug policy, Germany

On a historic day on February 23rd, 2024, Germany took a bold step towards reforming its approach to drugs by passing legislation to legalize recreational cannabis usage under strict conditions. This groundbreaking decision marks an evolutionary moment in German society, one that promises both opportunities and challenges alike. In this comprehensive blog post, we delve […]

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