Volkswagen Group: restructurare și reduceri de personal

Volkswagen AG is engaging in discussions with employees about restructuring due to high costs affecting competitiveness. CEO Oliver Blume faced protests during a meeting in Wolfsburg, where he outlined plans to reduce costs and simplify structures. The company anticipates a need to adjust around 50,000 jobs globally, with half potentially in Germany. Blume emphasized that this figure is not a target for layoffs but a theoretical calculation. Union representatives expressed concerns over the lack of information regarding the impact of these measures. The automotive industry is under significant pressure from geopolitical factors and competition, prompting urgent action from Volkswagen.