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Der Spiegel: VW to shut down production at four German factories
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DW News
· Jul 2, 2026
VW wants deeper cuts. Workers could stand in the way | DW News
Volkswagen management has big cost-cutting plans, with reports putting 50,000 more jobs and four production sites in Germany on the chopping block. But unions, workers and politicians have a say -- and it's considerable. #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Volkswagen weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, sources say
Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with the matter said, in what could be the biggest overhaul in the carmaker's history. #Volkswagen #automobile #cars #jobs #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eIJm39 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
BOL News
· Jun 26, 2026
Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs, shutter four German plants, report says
BERLIN: Volkswagen AG plans to eliminate 100,000 jobs and end production at four German plants over the coming years, according to a report published Friday, a move that would mark the most radical restructuring in the automaker’s 89-year history. The plan, reported by Manager Magazin, would see Europe’s largest automaker shed roughly 15 of its ... Read more The post Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs, shutter four German plants, report says appeared first on BOL News.
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
German Industry Grows More Than Expected on Auto Sector
German industrial production grew for a second month, another sign that Europe’s largest economy is exiting the drag from the Iran war.
EUobserver
· Jul 9, 2026
German politicians duped into thinking a new subsidy scheme only benefits Chinese electric vehicles
A previous German electric vehicle subsidy scheme massively benefited Volkswagen, which had invested heavily in expensive cars that only the rich could afford. Now it's set to cut 100,000 jobs and close four factories in Germany.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
German car industry braces for more plant closures and job cuts
German car industry braces for more plant closures and job cuts
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Related coverage for "Der Spiegel: VW to shut down production at four German factories": DW News — VW wants deeper cuts. Workers could stand in the way | DW News. Reuters — Volkswagen weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, sources say. BOL News — Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs, shutter four German plants, report says. Bloomberg — German Industry Grows More Than Expected on Auto Sector. EUobserver — German politicians duped into thinking a new subsidy scheme only benefits Chinese electric vehicles. Sweden Herald — German car industry braces for more plant closures and job cuts