"Record-breaking Six-Day Strike by German Train Drivers Heightens Economic Concerns in Europe"
German train drivers, led by the GDL union, have initiated the country's longest rail strike, demanding wage increases and a shorter working week. The six-day strike, the fourth in a months-long dispute, has caused significant disruptions to rail traffic and prompted concerns about its impact on the economy. The GDL is pushing for a reduction in working hours to a 35-hour week, while Deutsche Bahn has rejected this as too costly, leading to a standoff between the two sides.