Far-right AfD's presence in German workplace rising, union boss warns

NAMPA / DPA
2025-12-28
Berlin (dpa) - German businesses face a serious test in 2026 from the rising influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a leading trade union boss has warned. In comments released on Sunday, Frank Werneke from the verdi trade union said the national works council elections from March 1 to May 31 will be a "litmus test" for the AfD's growth in the workplace. Around 180,000 employees are to be selected in the vote, which occurs eve......
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