Stefan Kornelius
Coverage of Stefan Kornelius in the Nexus archive.
- German politicians vow to stop VW’s mass layoff plan
German political leaders are opposing Volkswagen's plan to cut 100,000 jobs and close four plants, citing economic challenges and political risks. The move highlights tensions between VW's management and its supervisory board, which includes politicians and unions, amid growing pressure on Germany's manufacturing sector and coalition government.
- Europe ready to take the reins from US in talks with Putin, says Berlin
European leaders, including Germany, France, and the UK, are taking a leading role in peace negotiations with Russia to end the Ukraine war, following efforts led by the U.S. that yielded limited results. A joint statement outlines five conditions for peace, including a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine, though Russian President Vladimir Putin has not shown willingness to engage in talks.