The German metalworkers' union stated (regarding Volkswagen's statement): If the executive board seeks conflict, it will succeed. We will not stand idly by while the future of our industrial infrastructure and factories is threatened.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.5%, hitting a new intraday low.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings, Standard Chartered (02888.HK) repurchased a total of 370,936 shares on other exchanges on September 1, amounting to £8 million.

According to Lebanon's Al-Ahram TV, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko emphasized that NATO has openly prepared for war with Russia and is pushing the situation toward a military conflict. This trend is very evident in NATO's stance and the actions of its alliance. Russia has taken into account NATO's offensive activities near its borders in its military structure.

Alexei Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Sergei Pezeshizyan held detailed discussions on the current status of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant during their bilateral meeting in Bishkek.

The price of baseload electricity delivered in France the following year rose by 5.2% to €77.5 per megawatt-hour.