Union reaches agreement with Volkswagen to avoid plant closures
After days of negotiations which looked like they had reached a stalemate, German workers union IG Metall has reached a deal to avoid Volkswagen plant closures as well as redundancies and wage cuts.
The UK and four allies have criticised Israel's decision to launch a new large-scale military operation in Gaza - warning it will "aggravate the catastrophic.. Sky News
In a major policy shift, Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, citing rising civilian casualties and humanitarian concerns. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense but said Berlin could not ignore the human toll of the conflict. The move marks a rare break from U.S. alignment and reflects mounting European discontent. As the war intensifies, Germany calls for humanitarian corridors and warns against West Bank annexation, signaling a shift in global patience with Netanyahu’s strategy.
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Germany is traditionally one of Israel's strongest international backers, so the chancellor's message that it will not authorise any exports of military.. Sky News
Germany is traditionally one of Israel's strongest international backers, so the chancellor's message that it will not authorise any exports of military.. Sky News
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