# Mercedes-Benz halts new investment in German plants and weighs closures

https://mins.news/en/item/141258

- euronews, 2026-11-12 19:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/mercedes-benz-halts-new-investment-in-german-plants-considers-closures

> The Stuttgart-based carmaker is temporarily stopping all further investment at its German sites. Possible plant closures are adding pressure on staff, the works council and IG Metall. Volkswagen and Audi have also announced major savings programmes.

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