Lower Saxony state premier welcomes German-French auto deal

​Lower Saxony ‌state premier Olaf ​Lies, who sits ‌on Volkswagen's supervisory board, welcomed the agreement between ‌Germany and France on ‌an auto industry deal.

He called it a ⁠strong ​signal ⁠for Europe's car sector ⁠that safeguards jobs at manufacturers, ​suppliers and plants in ⁠Lower Saxony. The compromise ⁠would ​also strengthen future markets such as ⁠batteries and green steel, ⁠he ⁠said on Friday.