Ex-foreign minister Gabriel rejects offer to head German auto lobby

BERLIN (Reuters) - Former Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel rejected an offer to become the head of Germany's VDA car lobby group on Tuesday after media reports that he was in line for the post caused a public outcry and prompted accusations of nepotism. Gabriel said the job as head of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, or VDA, was tempting as the auto industry faces fundamental changes with tougher emission rules and the shift towards electric vehicles

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