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Germany’s Far Right Gains Off VW Troubles

Summary by Politico Europe
The far-right Alternative for Germany is blaming the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the EU for VW’s difficulties.

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Car manufacturer Volkswagen is in deep trouble, and the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party blames the government and EU climate policy for the crisis in the German car industry. The AfD is now trying to exploit the economic uncertainty and job losses politically.

·Tallinn, Estonia
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Falling sales, problems in the Chinese market and announcements of major cost savings and job cuts are turning Volkswagen's problems into much more than a business crisis. The German far-right is trying to turn workers' dissatisfaction into new political points. The problems of the German automobile industry increasingly exceed the borders of the economy and become a serious political challenge for Chancellor Friedrich Merck, reports Politico. I…

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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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