Joint Statement Joint Statement by IG Metall and the Federation of German Industries

IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann and BDI President Siegfried Russwurm:

• “Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against democracy in Ukraine is causing unimaginable human suffering for the Ukrainian people. This war is an unprecedented attack on the European peace order, which is based on freedom, human rights, self-determination, and justice. Our solidarity lies with the people of Ukraine. The civilian population must now receive the humanitarian aid it needs.
• This flagrant violation of international law, the disregard for the right of peoples to self-determination, and the outrageous act of aggression against the civilian population demand an unequivocal response in the form of comprehensive sanctions against those responsible for this aggression. We call on the Russian government to cease all attacks and return to the negotiating table.
• The top representatives of the Federation of German Industries and the Industrial Union of Metalworkers, who are also co-founders of the “Future of Industry” alliance, strongly support the sanctions imposed on Russia by the German government, the European Union, and Western allies. These sanctions may also result in disadvantages for Germany, its companies, and its workers, which we must mitigate as much as possible in cooperation with policymakers. We are convinced that sustainable economic success can only be achieved on the basis of peace, freedom, and democracy, and we are prepared to do our part to achieve this.”
   

Joint Statement by IG Metall and the Federation of German Industries