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Video. Volkswagen axes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half

Updated: 10/03/2026 - 11:02 GMT+1

Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025. Trade conflicts, difficulties in China and the change in strategy at Porsche are putting Europe's largest car manufacturer under pressure.

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