the jobs are supposed to be secure, but you know hudgens, there's always a catch. >> eizenach itselfld suffer as a result. on the outskirts of the city, we meet with a representative of a regional automotive association. he has high hopes of keeping the plant open, but he says opal's struggles have only increased. >> the markets have declined. i can understand if they want to minimize life -- losses. and if a buyer has been found, from this point of view, it is about adjusting their own production structures and integrating opal. if opal is sold to peugeat, what does it mean for the workers? >> we'll have to fight alongside the french for our jobs and that means fighting for compensation for shorter hours. the alternative would to the to shut down or find work elsewhere. >> but for people here giving up is not an option. >> this man, the chief executive says claims of insider trading against him are false. the frankfurt exchange operator avoiding questions about the possibility of his resignation. came to today's press conference after good news of releasing strong earnings. ken geit