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Volkswagen announces massive job cuts affecting 100,000 employees
Volkswagen, based in Germany, has announced plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade. This decision follows a previous plan to reduce 50,000 roles and is part of a broader restructuring effort to address economic challenges, including competition from Chinese automakers and fluctuating demand for electric vehicles. The job cuts represent 15% of the company's global workforce and mark the largest restructuring in the automotive industry. Unions have expressed dissatisfaction with the management's communication regarding these cuts.

Updated Sep 4, 2026 First published Sep 3, 2026