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European industrial policy For a strong European industry with good jobs

Over 6,000 participants: On February 5, IG Metall and many other European industrial unions put pressure on the European Commission with a day of action in Brussels. The Commission must ensure a strong European industry with good jobs through a European industrial strategy.

Beschäftigte beim Aktionstag in Brüssel.
Foto: IG Metall

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On February 5, IG Metall and many European industrial unions put pressure on the European Commission in Brussels with a day of action for good and secure industrial jobs in Europe. Over 6,000 colleagues demanded that the Commission adopt a clear European industrial strategy—a genuine “Clean Industrial Deal.” The deindustrialization of Europe must be stopped, and massive investments must be made in industry. The call to action came from IndustriAll Europe, the federation of European industrial unions.

Politicians in Germany must also take action to safeguard German industry. That is why IG Metall is calling for a Day of Action for Industry and Employment on March 15 .

 

Fairwandel-Aktionstag: In Duisburg findet im Rahmen des bundesweiten Aktionstags die größte Aktion der IG Metall Jugend statt. Mit einem Demonstrationszug fordern die jungen Metallerinnen und Metaller lautstark mehr und bessere Ausbildung.
Foto: Thomas Range
Day of Action on March 15, 2025
We’re demonstrating for our future

A future instead of cutbacks in the workplace. Proactive policies for industry. Social security in transition. Metalworkers will demonstrate for these causes on March 15 in five cities.

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