https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/auto-industry-workers-protest-in-germany-against-job-cuts-industrial-policyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/auto-industry-workers-protest-in-germany-against-job-cuts-industrial-policyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/auto-industry-workers-protest-in-germany-against-job-cuts-industrial-policy#u81478Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:55:49 +0000Tens of thousands of German automotive workers are protesting against job cuts and current industrial policy following a profit warning from Volkswagen. The unrest comes as Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes report declines in revenue and profit. Simultaneously, the IG Metall union is demanding a 5% pay increase and job protections for approximately 3.7 million workers in the metal and electrical industries. Volkswagen has indicated it will accelerate restructuring efforts in response to its financial outlook, contributing to deepening gloom across the sector.Why it mattersThe German automotive ind