More than 5,000 people gathered in Brussels on Monday to show solidarity with employees at the Audi factory and call for a strong European industrial policy to protect jobs. The rally, initially aimed at supporting workers at the Audi plant in Brussels, has now grown into a plea for measures to safeguard Europe’s industrial sector.
The anger among Audi employees following the announcement of the restructuring of the Brussels plant has now spread to other manufacturers in the sector, such as Volkswagen. With passenger car sales in Europe decreasing and the rise of Chinese electric cars posing a threat to traditional manufacturers, the demonstrators are calling for a united European response to these challenges.
Representatives from various countries, including Italy, are urging the European Union to implement industrial policies that address the needs of workers and provide solutions for the future. The focus is on creating a more comprehensive industrial strategy to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of the European industrial sector, particularly in the face of international competition.
The protesters are also emphasizing the importance of investing in new technologies, such as electrification in the automotive industry, to secure the future of jobs and stay ahead in the global market. They are calling for a coordinated effort at the European level to address issues such as high energy costs and lack of investment from major brands.
As the new EU institutional teams are established, the demonstration serves as a reminder of the urgency in reindustrializing Europe and protecting jobs in the face of increasing challenges in the industrial sector. Employees like Brigitte Peters are concerned about the future of their jobs and are looking to European policymakers to take action.
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