Merkel Questions German Auto Chiefs' Bonuses
German Election Heats Up Amid Tepid Campaigning
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized bonuses for auto executives, suggesting they may be too high amid a diesel scandal that’s become an issue in next month’s national election.
Merkel was asked during a live online interview by Bild newspaper whether “bonuses in the millions” are justified after Volkswagen AG’s emissions cheating scandal, which led to extra regulatory scrutiny of the industry and triggered the recall of some some 5 million diesel cars in Germany, also including BMW AG and Daimler AG models.