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Volkswagen approves massive restructuring and 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen Group has approved a massive restructuring plan aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness amid intense pressure from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and US tariffs. The plan, led by CEO Oliver Blume, involves cutting up to 100,000 jobs globally by 2030, which would represent approximately 15 percent of the company's total workforce.

As part of the strategy, the group intends to reduce its vehicle model lineup by 50 percent and lower annual production targets to 9 million units. The company is also facing significant production capacity issues, with an estimated excess of 500,000 units in Europe. Consequently, the future of four major German plants—Emden, Zwickau, Hannover, and Neckarsulm—remains uncertain, with management exploring alternative uses for these facilities.

Additionally, internal reports suggest a strategic shift regarding the Seat brand, which may be phased out by 2029 in favor of the more profitable Cupra brand. The company is also reviewing its non-core investments, including equity stakes in football clubs, to streamline operations and focus on core automotive technologies.

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Audi · Cupra · Germany · IG Metall · Martorell · Oliver Blume · Porsche · SEAT · Volkswagen Group

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