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Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in major 2030 restructuring plan

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Volkswagen Group has approved its "Future Plan 2030," a significant restructuring program aimed at improving its operating margin to nine percent by 2030. This plan involves cutting 50,000 jobs across its German operations and reducing its model range by half. The company is also evaluating the future of its European factories, with decisions on specific plants expected by mid-2027, as it faces intensified global competition and shifting market demands, particularly from China. AI

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Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in major 2030 restructuring plan

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan

    The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.

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