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Volkswagen Warns of Critical Restructuring, 50,000 Jobs at Risk

Published 24 August 2026

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has warned that the company and Germany's broader automotive industry are facing the "biggest upheaval in their history," with the automaker currently weighing significant job cuts and potential factory closures as part of a sweeping restructuring effort.

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