Volkswagen taie 50.000 de locuri de muncă și închide producția la patru uzine din Germania

Volkswagen is undergoing a significant restructuring, reducing its workforce by 50,000 and halting production at four German plants. This decision is driven by competition from Chinese manufacturers and U.S. tariffs. The plan, approved by CEO Oliver Blume, aims to streamline operations and cut the model range by half, focusing on higher production volumes for remaining models. Despite initial resistance from employee representatives, the necessity of these measures for future competitiveness has been acknowledged. The restructuring reflects broader challenges in the automotive industry, particularly in adapting to market changes and reducing costs.