VW labour deal leaves 'bitter taste' in Germany's Saxony, says expert

The planned cutbacks at German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) will have severe consequences for the eastern region of Saxony, automotive expert Werner Olle told dpa, after the company struck a deal with trade unions late on Friday. "The agreement has avoided industrial action, which is an important result. However, Christmas does not look carefree," Olle, head of the Chemnitz Automotive Institute in Saxony told dpa. Marathon talks between VW and labour representatives about cost-cutting measur