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Volkswagen has decided to temporarily halt development of the electric ID. Golf model at its Wolfsburg headquarters as part of a cost-cutting program. This program includes the elimination of 100,000 jobs and the potential closure of up to four factories in Germany. The company's financial struggles have led to this decision, despite the Golf's symbolic importance. The Wolfsburg plant is facing a €300 million shortfall in cost reduction targets but is not among those slated for closure. Relations with the IG Metall union have soured, with potential strikes on the horizon. The ID. Golf is crucial for Volkswagen's future electric lineup, utilizing new technology aimed at reducing production costs, but its launch has already faced delays.