04:27 AM EST, 11/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Mercedes-Benz Group (MBG.F) plans to freeze all future investments in Germany after months of failed labor negotiations with employee unions, London's Financial Times reported Friday, citing an internal memo it saw. Head of production, quality, and supply chain management division, Michael Schiebe, reportedly said in an interview published on the German carmaker's intranet that current cost structures prevent the company from investing in German projects Meanwhile, Labour Director Britta Seeger said that plant closures are now an option that Mercedes-Benz will have to evaluate more thoroughly, the report said. Mercedes-Benz did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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