Christiane Benner, chairwoman of the industrial union IG Metall, addresses workers during a protest against job cuts in front of the commercial cars plant of German car maker Volkswagen (VW) on September 21, 2026 in Hanover, central Germany. The metalworkers' IG Metall union has called for nationwide protests at manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry, claiming government and management action to protect jobs and factories as the car industry hits crisis point. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP via Getty Images)