Overview
- The annual meeting in Bochum unfolded with satisfied shareholders inside and protesting steelworkers outside focused on safeguarding jobs at HKM.
- Demonstrators demanded a clear future for the Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann site and voiced opposition to any closure.
- CEO Miguel López emphasized recent share-price gains and sought backing from investors for his leadership.
- Local media ran live coverage with photos and video that amplified the sharp split between the meeting and the street protest.
- Reporters and commentators said pressure on Thyssenkrupp remains high, warning the company will not settle without a solution for the steel unit.