German ‘mega strike’ brings airports and train stations to a standstill, as disputes also threaten air and rail travel in Europe
A commuter on a subway platform at Alexanderplatz station, Berlin yesterday, during a nationwide strike. Photo: Annegret Hilse/Reuters
Jorg Luyken and Jack SimpsonTelegraph Media Group Limited
Germany has been brought to a standstill by a “mega strike”, as two powerful unions joined to cripple the country’s transport infrastructure.
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