Mercedes-Benz to halt ‘all future investments’ in Germany

What happened: Mercedes-Benz said it will halt all future investments in Germany and warned that plant closures are an option in its stand-off with unions over reducing labour costs. Why it matters: The move escalates the carmaker's dispute with unions over labour costs and puts German plant sites at risk of closure. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Mercedes-Benz said it will halt all future investments in Germany and warned that plant closures are an option in its stand-off with unions over reducing labour costs.

The move escalates the carmaker's dispute with unions over labour costs and puts German plant sites at risk of closure.