Germany news: Workers protest Mercedes-Benz cost-cutting

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers across Germany are protesting the carmaker's cost-cutting drive. Meanwhile, firefighters rescued two window cleaners from a faulty platform high above Frankfurt. DW has more.

• Rheinmetall CEO says arms dependence on US was intentional
• Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers are set to protest across Germany
• Labor union IG Metall has called rallies outside major factory sites
• Firefighters rescued two window cleaners from 44th floor of high-rise in Frankfurt am Main 

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