Audi said production at the plant, which employs about 3,000 people in the Belgian capital, will end in 2025.
“Padua, Italy – July 6, 2011: Audi logo on a wet car hood. Audi AG is a German automobiles manufacturer part of Volkswagen group, and produces different types of cars, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges.”
Audi is a subsidiary of Volkswagen, which earlier this month made the bombshell announcement that it was considering the unprecedented step of closing production sites in Germany.On Monday, police said more than 5,000 people marched through Brussels as part of the protest. The demonstration comes as workers at the Brussels factory have gone on a prolonged strike, refusing to return to work after the summer break.
This was partially due to the phasing out of some subsidies but the weakening demand has fuelled concerns about the sector.
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