"Things certainly get harder if there are outside organizations who are pushing Tesla in the wrong direction. It's difficult to say that then we would expand, if we had outside organizations who were making things very difficult. We're not going to shut down the factory, but we wouldn't expand it either."
"Musk said Tesla would ideally expand its only European gigafactory and start production of its battery cells, Cybercab robotaxi, and Optimus robot at the site. Asked if he had any advice for the team at Giga Berlin to work toward that vision, Musk said any expansion was contingent on Tesla being free from interference from outside organizations."
Elon Musk stated that Tesla's Giga Berlin gigafactory expansion plans are contingent on the company avoiding interference from outside organizations, specifically referencing union involvement. The comments precede critical union elections where German union IG Metall seeks control of the factory's work council. Musk indicated Tesla would not shut down the facility but would halt expansion if outside organizations created difficulties. The statement comes amid escalating tensions between Tesla and IG Metall, including a criminal complaint Tesla filed against a union representative for allegedly recording internal meetings. Tesla's European sales have declined significantly, adding pressure to the situation.
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