Lower Saxony state premier welcomes German-French auto deal

Volkswagen AG

16/10/2026 10:55

       BERLIN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Lower Saxony state premier
Olaf Lies, who sits on Volkswagen's supervisory board, welcomed
the agreement between Germany and France on an auto industry
deal. 
    He called it a strong signal for Europe's car sector that
safeguards jobs at manufacturers, suppliers and plants in Lower
Saxony. The compromise would also strengthen future markets such
as batteries and green steel, he said on Friday.

    (Reporting by Andreas Rinke, writing by Kirsti Knolle)
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