Large rally in Stuttgart – DGB boss warns: “Dangerous mix for our democracy”:
Around 7,500 people march through the city center to protest against municipal ...
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Stuttgart Protest Highlights Threats to Jobs and DemocracyAbout 7,500 people marched, warning that job cuts and budget cuts risk social stability just before state elections.
Key FactsFeb 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Approximately 7,500 demonstrators protested in Stuttgart against industrial job losses and municipal budget cuts.
- The unions Verdi and IG Metall urged unity and stronger resistance to rising unemployment threats.
- The state DGB leader called for an industry job protection fund and special municipal financial support.
- A federal initiative easing work safety regulations was criticized by the DGB as a serious provocation.
The job cuts in industry and the budget cuts in the municipalities are a dangerous mix for our democracy.— Kai Burmeister, head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)
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