Political leaders visited Volkswagen for crisis talks, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz met party colleagues after a testing summer. The meetings were aimed at addressing the carmaker’s current situation.
WHO:Chancellor Friedrich Merz and party colleagues; political leaders visiting Volkswagen
WHAT:Political leaders held crisis talks with Volkswagen while Chancellor Friedrich Merz met party colleagues.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 3:29 AM ET
WHERE:Germany
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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