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Opel
German carmaker Opel produced its first vehicle in 1899. Since then, it's seen many ups and downs.
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Restructuring Talks Underway at Opel and Volkswagen
Crucial restructuring talks at German carmakers Volkswagen and Opel resumed Thursday as management and unions of both companies attempted to hammer out the details of painful but necessary cost-cutting measures.
European Press Review: Time to Act
The crisis in Germany's automobile industry featured prominently in Thursday's European editorials. Outside Europe, the swearing in of Indonesia's first directly elected president also attracted comment.
Germany's Economic Woes
Negotiations at Opel Continue
The assembly lines are running again at the Bochum plant of German car maker Opel after workers voted Wednesday to end their 6-day strike in protest at plans by US parent General Motors to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe.
German Press Review: Showing Strength
The German press on Thursday focused on the now ended wildcat strike by Opel workers in Bochum, as well as on a new report on global corruption.
German Press Review: Slowing Down
German papers on Wednesday commented on the state of the German economy against the background of the latest annual report by top research institutes. The report said the economy would see a slowdown in growth in 2005.
GM's European Workforce Shows Solidarity
While workers at the Opel factory in the German town of Bochum went on strike for a sixth consecutive day, colleagues from General Motors plants around Europe held rallies and demonstrations in a show of solidarity.
European Press Review: Conflict Zones
Tuesday's European papers concentrated on a controversial US request that Britain move troops to help the US in its sector in Iraq. They also wrote about strike action at car maker Opel in Germany.
German Press Review: Protest Rally
German editorials on Tuesday focused on the crisis at car maker Opel, General Motor’s German subsidiary. Workers halted production at the Opel factory in Bochum for the fifth day. GM plans to slash thousands of jobs.
GM Protests Spread Across Europe
Tens of thousands of General Motors workers across Europe were set to stop working on Tuesday in a sign of solidarity with their German colleagues, who face massive job cuts.
Both Sides Dig in For Long Fight in Opel Stand-off
Managers and workers representatives at German car maker Opel met on Monday to resolve the bitter stand-off over proposed mass redundancies. As negotiations continued, neither side was giving ground.
Opel Employees Stage Work Stoppages
Production halted Friday at the Bochum factory of troubled German car maker Opel as workers laid down tools for the second day in a row in protest against cuts.
Opinion: Blame the Managers, Not the Country
KarstadtQuelle will start restructuring; automaker Opel is likely to slash jobs -- and some say Germany's business climate is at fault. DW-Radio's Karl Zawadzky says don't blame the country, blame the management.
European Press Review: The Final Spurt to the White House
European newspapers on Friday commented on the US presidential election campaign, which is in its final stages, and Germany's Opel and KarstadtQuelle crisis.
German Press Review: Wake-up Call for Germany
German newspapers on Friday focused on the ongoing financial and job crisis at carmaker Opel and Germany’s retail giant Karstadt-Quelle.
Germany Hit Hardest by GM Cuts
General Motors, the world's biggest car maker, is to cut up to 12,000 jobs in Europe over the next two years, with 10,000 jobs to be axed in Germany, GM Europe announced on Thursday.
From Coal to Centers of High-tech
While workers at carmaker Opel in Bochum in Germany are worried about their jobs, newly-founded biomedical companies have created 1,000 jobs in the city with more expected to follow in an effort to boost the region.
Up to 7,000 Jobs Threatened at Opel
German car maker Opel, the loss-making subsidiary of General Motors, is to axe 6,000-7,000 jobs from a total German workforce of around 12,000, according to news reports.
GM Savings to Hit Opel
Opel Pushes for Production Cost Cuts
General Motors Plans Major European Reorganization
Hundreds of Millions in Losses at Opel?
Opel May Reinstate Pension Plan
Trade Unions Reject Longer Workweek
Companies' Calls for Shorter Workweek Stir Controversy
The decision by telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom and carmaker Opel to cut workers’ hours to save costs and jobs has reignited a debate over whether Germans work too little. Some say only longer hours can help the economy.
Stop and Go in 2003 for German Carmakers
Auto giant DaimlerChrysler may have posted lousy figures for the third quarter this week, but as 2003 comes to a close it looks like this year will offer the German car industry more than just gloom and doom.
Carmakers Put on Brave Face at Motor Show
Frankfurt's International Motor Show opens to the public Thursday with fantastic concept designs rubbing fenders with the latest family cars. Hopes are high hopes that new models will jump-start an industry recovery.
Study Explores Success of U.S. Firms in Germany
Pushy unions, a pricey workforce and a rigid labor market: companies have a litany of complaints about doing business in Germany. A new study looks at why U.S. firms often do better than their German counterparts.
Ailing Opel Shows Signs of Life
Opel, the troubled German arm of U.S. auto giant General Motors, surprised investors by posting lower than expected losses this year. But analysts say trouble remains ahead for a company problematic at its core.
Opel Crisis Plan Faces Opposition from Workers
Car marker Adam Opel looks to be heading for a confrontation with its workforce after it asked for extra sacrifices on pay to help it overcome the financial crisis at its U.S. parent, General Motors.
Opel Will Stop Sponsorship of FC Bayern Munich
Car company cites new advertising direction as the reason it has chosen not to renew its contract with internationally recognized soccer team.
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