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Volkswagen Approves Major Restructuring Plan to Cut 100,000 Jobs

Volkswagen’s board has approved a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate approximately 100,000 jobs globally by 2030. The overhaul involves slashing half of the company’s vehicle lineup and threatens the future of the Seat brand as the automaker seeks to offset tariff impacts and Chinese competition.

3 Sept, 13:07 — 4 Sept, 00:34
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BBCHigh1h ago

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - said in March that it would cut 50,000 roles.

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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs

Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said Thursday its board had approved a “comprehensive” restructuring.

By James Paton

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le-mondeHigh4h ago

Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade

The total cuts will be the largest restructuring ever carried out in the global automotive industry, amounting to about 15% of the carmaker's staff worldwide.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Volkswagen confirms it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030

Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest ever restructure The car company Volkswagen has confirmed that it will shed 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade after being hit by US tariffs and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The German manufacturer said management and unions had agreed as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan to cut a further 50,000 positions by 2030, bringing total job losses in the pipeline to 100,000. Continue re...

By Patrick Daly

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CNNMostly Factual2h ago

Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort - CNN

Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort  CNN

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DWHigh1h ago

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade

The company will carry out the biggest job cuts ever seen in the industry. Volkswagen also plans to restructure and invest in research.

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globe-and-mailHigh5h ago

Volkswagen could cut 50,000 jobs as board approves turnaround plan

Company cites increasing competitive pressure, changing demand patterns and technological change as reasons for planned measures

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France 24High1h ago

Volkswagen to cut another 50,000 jobs to counter tariffs and Chinese competition

Volkswagen announced Thursday that it will cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide under its biggest restructuring in the company's 89-year history, as the German carmaker faces pressure from US tariffs, overcapacity and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The plan also sets out the future of four German plants.

By FRANCE 24

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morningstar12h ago

Volkswagen Appoints Marianne Heiss to Supervisory Board Ahead of Key Vote - Morningstar

Volkswagen Appoints Marianne Heiss to Supervisory Board Ahead of Key Vote  Morningstar

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Business InsiderMostly Factual3h ago

Volkswagen plans 50,000 more job cuts amid biggest overhaul in its history

Volkswagen, the world's No. 2 automaker, is cutting back its workforce as it tries to fight Chinese automakers. Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images Volkswagen is planning 50,000 job cuts in roughly three years. It comes as European automakers face stiff competition from low-cost Chinese automakers. High energy prices, complex vehicle portfolios, and US auto tariffs aren't helping, either. Volkswagen plans to cut roughly 50,000 more jobs worldwide. On Thursday, the compan...

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago

Volkswagen board approves plan that could cut 50,000 jobs

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Car giant Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade - The Straits Times

Car giant Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

Volkswagen Says Cutting 100,000 Jobs By End Of Decade

German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a further 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, bringing total job losses to 100,000.

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seeking-alphaMixed6h ago

Volkswagen expands restructuring drive with 50,000 additional job cuts

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investing-com1h ago

Volkswagen announces major restructuring: how will its suppliers be affected?

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First report: aktualne-cz · 3 Sept, 08:48Full coverage: 54 · 16hWindow: 16h
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aktualne-cz3 Sept, 08:48First to report

Vedení VW plánuje konec Seatu do roku 2029, píší v Německu. Šetřit chce i na vývoji

4h later
morningstar3 Sept, 13:07

Volkswagen Appoints Marianne Heiss to Supervisory Board Ahead of Key Vote - Morningstar

2h later
publico3 Sept, 14:46

Volkswagen prepara-se para acabar com a marca Seat

der-standard3 Sept, 14:57

VW holt Marianne Heiß zurück in den Aufsichtsrat

dennik-n3 Sept, 15:05

Bratislavský Volkswagen môže získať ďalší veľmi perspektívny elektromobil. Vďaka zatváraniu výrob v Nemecku

4h later
der-spiegel3 Sept, 18:46

Volkswagen in der Krise: Aufsichtsrat stimmt Sanierungsplan zu

faz3 Sept, 18:56

Sparpaket: VW-Aufsichtsrat einigt sich einstimmig auf Sanierungsplan

die-presse3 Sept, 19:02

VW-Aufsichtsrat beschließt Sparmaßnahmen, massiver Stellenabbau

vg3 Sept, 19:16

Volkswagen kutter 50.000 jobber

20-minuten3 Sept, 19:20

VW-Sparmassnahmen: Zehntausende weitere Jobs weg

24ur3 Sept, 19:21

Volkswagen sprejel boleč načrt: manj zaposlenih in modelov

il-sole-24-ore3 Sept, 19:25

Sì del Consiglio di vigilanza al piano di tagli di Volkswagen. Verso addio a Seat entro il 2029

irozhlas3 Sept, 19:29

Volkswagen chce do roku 2030 zrušit 50 tisíc míst. Dozorčí rada se na plánu dohodla nečekaně

tagesschau3 Sept, 19:29

VW-Aufsichtsrat beschließt Sparmaßnahmen - 50.000 Stellen weg

le-figaro3 Sept, 19:31

Volkswagen : le conseil de surveillance approuve la suppression de 50.000 postes d’ici la fin de la décennie

hotnews3 Sept, 19:40

„Planul pentru viitor” al Volkswagen, aprobat. 50.000 de locuri de muncă riscă să fie tăiate

ndtv3 Sept, 19:41

Volkswagen Says Cutting 100,000 Jobs By End Of Decade

seeking-alpha3 Sept, 19:44

Volkswagen expands restructuring drive with 50,000 additional job cuts

naftemporiki3 Sept, 19:45

Η Volkswagen θα περικόψει 100.000 θέσεις εργασίας έως το τέλος της δεκαετίας

Yahoo3 Sept, 19:49

Volkswagen board approves plan that could cut 50,000 jobs

delfi-lt3 Sept, 19:52

„Volkswagen“ pranešė naikinsianti 100 tūkst. darbo vietų

klix-ba3 Sept, 19:56

Procurio dokument o transformaciji: Ovako bi trebala izgledati budućnost Volkswagena

globe-and-mail3 Sept, 20:02

Volkswagen could cut 50,000 jobs as board approves turnaround plan

FT3 Sept, 20:03

Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs in ‘far-reaching’ restructuring

svenska-dagbladet3 Sept, 20:08

Stålbad för VW: Ytterligare 50 000 jobb ska bort

morgunbladid3 Sept, 20:10

Segja upp 100 þúsund manns

nos3 Sept, 20:16

Akkoord over reorganisatie Volkswagen, 50.000 banen weg, maar fabrieken voorlopig nog open

AP3 Sept, 20:19

Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and closing 4 plants - AP News

yle-uutiset3 Sept, 20:23

Volkswagen vähentää yhteensä 100 000 työpaikkaa

nzz3 Sept, 20:24

Überraschende Einigung bei VW: Aufsichtsrat stimmt Plan des Vorstands einstimmig zu

straits-times3 Sept, 20:31

Car giant Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade - The Straits Times

NYT3 Sept, 20:31

Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs

index-hr3 Sept, 20:36

Volkswagen će ukinuti dodatnih 50.000 radnih mjesta

n1-serbia3 Sept, 20:50

Upravni odbor Folksvagena: Ukida se još 50.000 radnih mesta

el-mundo3 Sept, 21:21

Incertidumbre entre los trabajadores de Martorell: "Han ido matando poco a poco una marca tan histórica como Seat"

le-monde3 Sept, 21:29

Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade

berlingske3 Sept, 21:36

Volkswagen vil nedlægge 100.000 stillinger inden årtiets udgang

newsbeast3 Sept, 21:45

Volkswagen: Ανακοίνωσε ότι θα περικόψει 100.000 θέσεις εργασίας έως το τέλος της δεκαετίας

orf3 Sept, 21:46

Weitere 50.000 Jobs sollen wegfallen

iefimerida3 Sept, 21:46

Η Volkswagen καταργεί άλλες 50.000 θέσεις εργασίας -100.000 συνολικά έως το 2030, κλείνουν ή αλλάζουν χρήση 4 εργοστάσια

Business Insider3 Sept, 21:52

Volkswagen plans 50,000 more job cuts amid biggest overhaul in its history

The Guardian3 Sept, 22:04

Volkswagen confirms it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030

la-vanguardia3 Sept, 22:05

Volkswagen aprueba el plan de ajuste que contempla 100.000 despidos

danas3 Sept, 22:05

Folksvagen odobrio veliki plan štednje: Ukida 50.000 radnih mesta i proizvodnju u četiri fabrike

el-universal-english3 Sept, 22:19

Volkswagen aprueba Plan de Futuro 2030; contempla 50 mil despidos y deja en duda el futuro de Seat

Reuters3 Sept, 22:20

Main points of Volkswagen's restructuring plan - Reuters

CNN3 Sept, 23:05

Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort - CNN

observador3 Sept, 23:06

Primeira vítima. Volkswagen quer matar a Seat e já em 2029

helsingin-sanomat3 Sept, 23:16

Autot | Volkswagen vähentää yhteensä 100 000 työpaikkaa

1h later
DW4 Sept, 00:16

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade

BBC4 Sept, 00:18

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs

ruv4 Sept, 00:20

Volkswagen ætlar að fækka starfsfólki um 100 þúsund

investing-com4 Sept, 00:27

Volkswagen announces major restructuring: how will its suppliers be affected?

France 244 Sept, 00:34Latest update

Volkswagen to cut another 50,000 jobs to counter tariffs and Chinese competition