PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - December 15

- Volkswagen will stop manufacturing vehicles at its site in Dresden after Tuesday, marking the first time in the carmaker's 88-year history that it will close production in Germany. - France is urging the European Union and Mercosur countries to postpone their planned December meeting, saying conditions are not yet in place for the signing of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines

- EU plans crackdown on 'very dangerous' Chinese parcels - Delivery Hero backs CEO while exploring sales under investor pressure

- VW gears up for first production closure in Germany in its 88-year history - France tries to delay EU-Mercosur trade deal

Overview - The European Union is planning a crackdown on "very dangerous" products sold on online platforms including China's Shein and Alibaba.

- Delivery Hero has defended its under-fire chief executive Niklas Ostberg after the German food group responded to shareholder pressure over its falling share price by exploring a sale of assets. - Volkswagen will stop manufacturing vehicles at its site in Dresden after Tuesday, marking the first time in the carmaker's 88-year history that it will close production in Germany.

- France is urging the European Union and Mercosur countries to postpone their planned December meeting, saying conditions are not yet in place for the signing of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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