Stavros, a union representative at Audi's Brussels plant, expresses anger over the decision to close the site in February 2025, affecting 4,000 employees. The closure is part of a broader crisis in the European automotive industry, facing challenges like de-industrialisation, automation, and competition from China. Despite Audi's profits, employees feel unjustly sacrificed for profitability. Europe aims to strengthen its industry through green technologies, but massive investments are needed, raising concerns about financial disparities with larger states. The situation resembles a trade war as Europe strives for carbon neutrality by 2050. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)