Criticism of Volkswagen Group over Audi president's involvement in Trump campaign
The works committee, the trade unions and the Social Democrats have accused the German consortium of backing the US leader just days before the elections.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was likely displeased by US President Donald Trump's recent rally. Trump appeared on stage with Gernot Döllner, president of German automaker Audi, in the state of Georgia. Merz's relationship with Trump is strained due to trade tensions between the US and Europe, as well as Trump's support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in September.
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