Germany urges GM to name Opel – answers
true/false
- The future for these car workers is now certain. F: after months of talks it is still uncertain
- Opel is owned by a US company. T: by GM
- A decision was made on the new owner of Opel last week. F: it should have been but a decision wasn’t made
- The US government will step in to help with the deal. F: The Germans are asking them to do this
- The US government has already played a part in the deal. T: it seems so and now their role is over
- US political pressure may cause more problems. T: it may even be harmful
- Germany had its general election last month. F: in a month’s time
- Germany is offering the company US 4.5 billion dollars to get Magna on board. F: 4.5 billion euros ($6.5b)
- GM may decide not to sell. T: they have been restructured and Opel has thus far survived
- Opel wants to remain part of GM. F: they want a new owner
- There may be strikes at Opel. T: industrial action may happen if a decision isn’t reached
- German pressure is likely to persuade GM into a decision. F: not necessarily