Protests Intensify Against Tesla's Grünheide Facility and CEO Elon Musk
Environmental concerns, labor disputes, and political criticism fuel ongoing demonstrations locally and internationally under the 'TeslaTakedown' campaign.
- Around 50 protesters gathered in Grünheide, citing risks to groundwater and drinking water linked to Tesla's factory during a prolonged drought.
- Coordinated international protests under the 'TeslaTakedown' banner took place in Germany, the UK, Finland, Austria, and Switzerland, reflecting global criticism of Tesla's practices.
- Tesla defends its environmental measures, highlighting reduced water usage and 100% recycling of process wastewater at the Grünheide facility.
- Former Brandenburg Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach criticized Elon Musk's political involvement and questioned his long-term influence on Tesla, while defending the company's operations.
- The IG Metall union accused Tesla of pressuring employees and disputing sick leave claims, raising concerns about workplace practices at the Grünheide plant.
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