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Volkswagen Group faces profit slide and revised sales forecast amid competition

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Volkswagen Group reported a 9.5% drop in second-quarter operating profits and revised its 2026 sales forecast downward by 3%, citing intensifying competition in China and Europe, higher U.S. tariffs, and geopolitical issues. CEO Oliver Blume's proposal to significantly increase job cuts and close plants faces ongoing negotiations with unions, who hold considerable power on the company's supervisory board. Despite these challenges, the company reiterated its operating profit margin forecast for 2026, though market analysts remain divided on the likelihood of successful union concessions. AI

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Volkswagen Group faces profit slide and revised sales forecast amid competition

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Winton, Senior Contributor ·

    VW Profits Slide, 2026 Sales Forecast To Dip; Could This Weaken Union?

    VW said operating profits dived 9.5% in the 2nd quarter while sales for 2026 would slip 3%, reversing an earlier positive prediction. Will this weaken union negotiators?

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