German Government Seeks to Prevent Volkswagen Plant Closures Domestically
Government Response to Potential Volkswagen Plant Closures
Official Statement from the German Government
BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - It is the German government's aim to prevent domestic plant closures by Volkswagen, a spokesperson said on Monday, adding that it was nonetheless a company decision.
Commitment to Safeguarding German Sites
"Our aim is to prevent the closure of sites in Germany," the spokesperson said.
Framework Conditions and Incentives
"To achieve this, the right framework conditions must be in place, including the necessary competitive mechanisms. Incentives must be provided to ensure that these sites remain profitable," he said.
Company Autonomy in Decision-Making
"In principle, however, it is always up to the companies to make these decisions on commercial grounds."
(Writing by Friederike Heine; editing by MAtthias Williams)
