German politicians
Coverage of German politicians in the Nexus archive.
- Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians
German politicians who have survived cancer are advocating for a policy known as 'the right to be forgotten' to protect former cancer patients from discrimination in areas such as bank loans, adoption of children, and insurance. The proposed policy aims to address concerns raised by campaigners about widespread discrimination against individuals in remission, affecting an estimated 5.5 million people in Germany.
- Planned VW layoffs add to Berlin's woes
German politicians aim to block Volkswagen's plan to cut 100,000 jobs and close factories, citing pressure from Chinese competitors and US tariffs. The proposed layoffs could face resistance from VW's supervisory board, which includes state politicians and labor union representatives, compounding challenges for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government.