Berlin Airport Shuts Down Amid Major Strike Action
Travelers face major disruptions as Berlin's Brandenburg Airport cancels all flights due to a major labor strike. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz's CDU party remains dominant in Hesse state elections.
Berlin's Brandenburg Airport is set to ground all flights on Wednesday amid a major strike action by workers. The airport's operator confirmed the full shutdown, citing the labor union's call for a one-day walkout that will impact all airport operations.
The strike, organized by the Verdi union, is demanding higher wages and improved working conditions for airport staff across the German capital region. Tens of thousands of passengers are expected to be affected by the complete suspension of flights.
This shutdown comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party looks poised to remain the strongest political force in the upcoming Hesse state elections. The CDU is projected to maintain its dominance at the local level, despite recent challenges at the federal level.
Fonte: Deutsche Welle
