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

https://mins.news/en/video/141358

- euronews, 2026-11-12 20:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKvpnCz4T3g

> The Stuttgart carmaker is temporarily stopping further investment at its German sites. Possible plant closures are increasing pressure on staff, works councils and IG Metall. Volkswagen and Audi have also announced major cost-saving programmes.

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