Germany’s Merz vows to stay despite ‘disaster’
Summary
German Chancellor Merz vows to continue reforms despite his CDU party's electoral losses, while Volkswagen faces a historic restructuring and removal from the Euro Stoxx 50 due to intense Chinese competition. FT industry reporter Kana Inagaki analyzes the automotive sector's challenges, noting that European manufacturers must accelerate development cycles to remain competitive. Meanwhile, FT Washington bureau chief James Palidi discusses Senator John Ossoff's centrist strategy in Georgia, which focuses on corruption and affordability to unite moderate and progressive Democrats ahead of the …
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Introduction and news headlines
German election results and Merz reaction
Volkswagen removed from Euro Stoxx 50
Interview: VW crisis and European auto industry
Democratic Party identity crisis overview
Interview: John Ossof's centrist strategy
Outro and show notes link
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