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In Germany, Rheinmetall is transforming a former automotive supplier into an ammunition factory, creating 350 jobs while 10,000 to 15,000 jobs are lost monthly in the metal and electrical industries. The conversion at Pierburg GmbH includes the production of artillery ammunition components, marking a significant shift towards military production.

IG Metall supports this transition, presenting it as a necessary economic strategy amidst rising militarization. The Left Party protests against the rearmament but simultaneously supports policies that enable it. The situation reflects broader trends in the global arms industry and the impact on workers.