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Volkswagen's CEO is warning of 50,000 more job cuts, bringing the total to 100,000

Quartz / 13 July 2026 / 7h ago
Volkswagen's CEO is warning of 50,000 more job cuts, bringing the total to 100,000
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Oliver Blume cited a 20% cost disadvantage versus rivals as labor representatives blocked a restructuring plan at the supervisory board
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