Germany’s push to turn Volkswagen plant into Israeli-backed defence hub
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Germany is looking to revive struggling industries. In Lower Saxony, the regional government says it has secured a “new industrial future” for a car factory facing closure. It is set to become a defence hub with Israeli backing. The plans have sparked protests and debate. Al Jazeera’s Rosie Birchard reports from Osnabrueck, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Germany #Volkswagen #DefenceIndustry #Osnabrueck #Israel #GermanEconomy #AutoIndustry #EuropeanSecurity #AirDefence #Protests #ArmsExports #AlJazeeraEnglish
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