The Minister wishes to keep his headquarters at the Volkswagen Supervisory Board after the regional elections

Wolfsburg (DPA-AFX)-Despite criticism of its presence within the Volkswagen supervisory board. In addition, the Minister of Education in Basse-Saxe, Julia Willie Hamburg, intends to keep this mandate after the regional elections of 2027, provided that there is again part of the regional government. Moreover, Asked about her desire to continue this function, the environmental manager responded unambiguously by a “yes”. Furthermore, Critical voices had noted that his portfolio had no direct link with the automotive industry. However. Moreover, according to Hamburg, it is particularly important in times of crisis that the two ruling parties assume their responsibilities, she told the German press agency. In addition,

“There should be no doubt about the fact that commitment to Volkswagen is supported by the whole government,” she said. Therefore, The collaboration between the SPD and the Greens within the Supervisory Board, according to her, has minister wishes keep his headquarters revealed effective. “I also bring a complementary perspective within the Council, which constitutes an added value,” said Hamburg.

The ecologist minister positively considers her double cap of minister and member of the supervisory board. According to her, it is quite possible to reconcile the two functions, both in terms of time and content. Its activity within the Council represents “a great added value” because it offers it an additional look at the. economic situation of the region.

With Olaf Lies. “Lots of momentum”

Regarding the collaboration with the Minister-President Olaf Lies (SPD), who also again sits on the supervisory board for the Land since May, Hamburg has said: “I am convinced that it will work just as well with Olaf Lies and that we will discuss our joint work with a lot of momentum.” She had previously already worked in a very collegial manner with former Minister-President minister wishes keep his headquarters Stephan Weil (SPD) within this 20-members committee.

Regarding the future of the Volkswagen factory in Osnabrück. a possible cooperation between the automaker and the Rheinmetall armament group, Hamburg insisted that priority was above all the preservation of jobs. She will only comment on concrete scenarios if a realistic option arises.

Osnabrück. an option for Rheinmetall

The boss of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, has recently been open to a strengthening of cooperation. “We are always open to partnerships,” he said, evoking existing projects with Traton, the truck subsidiary of Volkswagen (Man, Scania). Osnabrück would also be “also an option” in the event of additional needs.

The Land of Basse-Saxe holds 20 % of the voting rights within the Volkswagen group. The Minister-President Lies and his deputy Hamburg represent the region there at the supervisory board. With employee representatives, they have the majority within the body and, for major decisions, the minister wishes keep his headquarters Land benefits from a veto.