Germany news: Mercedes-Benz workers protest cost cutting

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

• 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 a high-rise in Frankfurt am Main.
• Their suspended platform became stuck around the 44th floor

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