IG Metall demands a more active industrial policy from the new federal government in favor of the German shipyards. “We can be proud of the fact that we as a maritime economy have succeeded in appearing in the coalition agreement as an industry and with a clear commitment,” said the north German district manager of the union, Daniel Friedrich, of the dpa news agency. “What is important now, besides the description of the goals, is an active industrial policy.” In their coalition agreement, the governing parties have undertaken to promote a competitive maritime economy, “especially with regard to climate-friendly ship propulsion systems”. In addition to the shipyards in Rostock, Stralsund and Wismar, the future of the Lloyd shipyard in Bremerhaven also depends on other millions in aid.
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