Elon Musk threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote
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- Elon Musk warns Tesla workers at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg that plant expansion will not happen if IG Metall gains influence in the works council election.
- Tesla's conflict with IG Metall escalates, with both sides filing legal complaints against each other.
- Tesla has cut 1,700 jobs at Giga Berlin despite denials, while facing a 28% decline in European sales in 2025.
- BYD overtakes Tesla in Germany with a 1,000% surge in sales in January 2026.
- Musk hints at future products like Cybercab and expanded FSD functions to boost Tesla's prospects in Europe.
- Critics argue Musk is using IG Metall as a scapegoat for Tesla's declining market share and sales in Europe.