Work - Scholz at BMW: Our country will get through this
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is spreading optimism in the face of the general mood of crisis. During a visit to BMW's main plant in Munich on Tuesday, Scholz emphasized his confidence that Germany will succeed in its transformation.
The major task behind the term is "to remain an industrialized country, to be at the forefront economically with state-of-the-art technology and at the same time to protect the climate and preserve our biodiversity," said the Chancellor afterwards. "Anyone who sees production here and can accompany all the changes will leave here with the certain feeling that we will succeed, that our country will succeed."
Scholz had actually planned two company visits, but the second visit to Airbus had been canceled. The German government is currently busy plugging the looming billion-euro holes in the 2024 federal budget.
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse refrained from commenting on the politics of the day, but gave Scholz some meaningful words to take with him: "Transformation is always simultaneous," said the manager. "Working on what the future is today and transforming the old into the new, all at the same time. And it is not, and this is our understanding, to promise something that cannot be kept." Specifically, Zipse announced that only electric cars will be produced at the main plant in Munich by 2030 at the latest.
The impetus for the Chancellor's visit came from the BMW Works Council. Scholz emphasized the importance of employee participation: "The most important means of production that Germany has is the social partnership." The Chairman of the General Works Council, Martin Kimmich, thanked him: "We are very pleased about his appreciation."
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- Amidst the mood of crisis in the industry, BMW's CEO, Oliver Zipse, emphasized the simultaneous nature of transformation, stating that promise-making should not exceed what can be delivered.
- During his visit to BMW's main plant in Munich, Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the importance of Germany remaining an industrialized country, leading economically, protecting the climate, and preserving biodiversity.
- Scholz's confidence in Germany's ability to succeed in its transformation was evident as he toured the plant, expressing his faith that the country would overcome any challenges.
- The German Federal Government is currently grappling with the challenge of plugging the looming billion-euro holes in the 2024 federal budget, which led to the cancellation of Scholz's second company visit, scheduled at Airbus.
- Zipse refrained from commenting on political matters during Scholz's visit but offered some meaningful words, emphasizing that transformation necessitates working on the future while simultaneously transforming the present.
- Zipse further announced that all electric cars would be produced at BMW's Munich plant by 2030 at the latest, aligning with the Chancellor's goals of protecting the climate and pursuing state-of-the-art technology.
- The Chancellor's visit to BMW was initiated at the behest of the BMW Works Council, emphasizing the importance of employee participation in Germany's industrial future.
- Scholz, as the leader of the SPD, has been a strong advocate for social partnership in Germany, aiding the country in maintaining its position as a global economic power while addressing climate challenges and addressing the refugee crisis.
Source: www.stern.de
