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Musk Warns Giga Berlin: No Expansion If Union Gains Control
27 Feb
Summary
- Musk linked Giga Berlin expansion to avoiding outside organizational interference.
- Tesla's European sales have declined significantly, with registrations down 38% last year.
- Full-Self-Driving technology is expected to be approved for sale in the Netherlands on March 20.
Elon Musk has issued a stern warning to employees at Tesla's Giga Berlin facility, linking the factory's potential expansion to its freedom from "outside organizations." He indicated that significant interference from external groups would halt any plans for expansion, though the factory itself would remain operational.
This statement precedes critical works council elections at the German megafactory, where the powerful IG Metall union is seeking to gain influence. The run-up to the vote has been contentious, marked by legal disputes between Tesla and the union.
The concerns about Giga Berlin's future arise as Tesla faces a significant downturn in European sales. EV registrations in the EU dropped by nearly 38% last year, attributed partly to backlash over Musk's public statements and political affiliations. In January alone, Tesla's European sales were less than half of those achieved by competitor BYD.
In other news, Musk announced that Tesla anticipates receiving approval to launch its Full-Self-Driving technology in the Netherlands on March 20.
