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    Powerful German union calls for Dassault's expulsion from fighter jet programme

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    Posted on December 10, 2025

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    IG Metall demands Dassault's removal from a joint fighter jet project, citing strained Franco-German relations. The union's stance could impact upcoming ministerial talks.

    German Union Demands Dassault's Removal from Jet Program

    By ‌Sabine Siebold and Alexander Hübner

    BERLIN, Dec 10 (Reuters) - ‍Germany's ‌powerful IG Metall union has raised the stakes ⁠in Franco-German fighter ‌talks, threatening to stop cooperating if France's Dassault remains part of the program.

    Such a decision is unlikely ⁠without a high level political decision but the union's intervention ​is the latest sign of deteriorating ‌relations between German ⁠and French industries over the troubled project ahead of ministerial talks to try to break ​an impasse on Thursday.

    "We are happy to collaborate with French businesses but not with Dassault", IG Metall's deputy chief Juergen Kerner said ​in ‍a strongly worded ​letter addressed to German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, dated December 8 and seen by Reuters.

    "We stand by European cooperation and the Franco-German friendship. But Dassault ⁠is trampling over both for selfish reasons."

    A spokesperson for the defence ​ministry in Berlin confirmed the receipt of letter from IG Metall but declined to elaborate on its content.

    (Reporting by Sabine ‌Siebold in Berlin, Alexander Huebner in Munich and Tim Hepher in London, Editing by Madeline Chambers)

    Key Takeaways

    • •IG Metall threatens to halt cooperation if Dassault remains.
    • •Tensions rise in Franco-German fighter jet talks.
    • •Union's letter addressed to German Defence and Finance Ministers.
    • •Dassault accused of undermining European cooperation.
    • •Ministerial talks aim to resolve the project impasse.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Powerful German union calls for Dassault's expulsion from fighter jet programme

    1What is a union?

    A union is an organization formed by workers to protect their rights and interests, negotiate wages, and improve working conditions.

    2What is a fighter jet program?

    A fighter jet program refers to a military initiative focused on the development, production, and deployment of fighter aircraft designed for air combat.

    3What is European cooperation?

    European cooperation involves collaborative efforts among European countries to address common challenges, enhance economic ties, and promote stability and security in the region.

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