# German union condemns Audi CEO for joining Trump at campaign rally

https://mins.news/en/item/115583

- DW, 2026-10-26 10:00 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-union-slams-audi-ceo-for-joining-trump-at-campaign-rally-while-chancellor-merz-and-president-steinmeier-embark-on-separate-asia-tours/live-79760097?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> IG Metall chief Christiane Benner criticized Audi CEO Gernot Döllner for appearing with US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Georgia, calling it “deeply embarrassing” and accusing him of violating Audi’s political neutrality rules. Trump announced plans for an Audi factory in the state, though the project still needs approval. Separately, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Singapore, Japan and South Korea, while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties.

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