Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday laid out his vision to secure the future of Germany's ailing economy at a campaign event in the historic home base of the crisis-hit auto titan Volkswagen.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing declining poll numbers ahead of a snap election, has publicly urged Volkswagen to avoid factory closures, adding political pressure to an already volatile situation.

Fresh from a drubbing in regional elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Volkswagen's management and works council and "is clear on the significance" of the company, a spokesperson said.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing declining poll numbers ahead of a snap election, has publicly urged Volkswagen to avoid factory closures, adding political pressure to an already volatile situation.

FRANKFURT, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Factory shutdowns would be a wrong move by Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), opens new tab, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that Europe's largest carmaker had a ...

The strikes also drew political attention, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urging Volkswagen to avoid closures amid a broader economic and political crisis in Germany.

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence on Monday, triggering the dissolution of parliament and rare early elections at a moment when Europe’s largest economy is ...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has faced mounting criticism over the state of the economy, with calls to intervene as Germany’s manufacturing sector grapples with challenges on multiple fronts.

The German government, under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is now under pressure to provide solutions that support growth and safeguard jobs, especially with federal elections on the horizon.

Volkswagen is in a bitter dispute with staff over pay cuts and possible plant closures aimed at countering high costs in Germany and massively cheaper Asian rivals entering Europe.

FRANKFURT: Factory shutdowns would be a wrong move by Volkswagen, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that Europe’s largest carmaker had a responsibility to its employees.