Germany news: Audi boss slammed over Trump rally appearance

Audi's boss is facing a backlash in Germany after appearing alongside Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Meanwhile, Germany's chancellor and president are heading to Asia on separate diplomatic missions. DW has more.

• Germany's IG Metall union chief calls Audi CEO Gernot Döllner's appearance alongside Donald Trump "deeply embarrassing"
• The union says Döllner breached Audi's political neutrality rules
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Singapore, Japan and South Korea
• President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is heading to China

Here is a roundup of top stories from and about Germany on Monday, October 26, 2026:

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