Germany Faces Widespread Public Transport Strikes Amid Working Conditions Dispute

Strikes across Germany's public transport sector intensify as workers demand shorter working hours and better conditions, with climate activists joining the fray.

• Public transport strikes hit Germany, with services largely halted due to demands for shorter working hours and better conditions.
• Trade union Verdi calls for nationwide strikes, affecting buses, trams, and trains in 14 federal states, including Berlin and Hamburg.
• Fridays for Future climate activists support the strikes, emphasizing the need for climate-friendly mobility and better working conditions.
• Negotiations between Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL collapse, raising the possibility of further rail strikes.
• Limited 'warning strikes' and ongoing disputes highlight the challenges in reaching agreements on working conditions and hours.

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