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Workers stage a protest outside the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, 9 July, 2026

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Video. Volkswagen risks 'major conflict' with staff over cost-cutting drive

Updated: 09/07/2026 - 16:08 GMT+2

Chief Executive Oliver Blume is considering cutting 100,000 jobs worldwide, around 16% of Volkswagen's global workforce, and closing three Volkswagen plants in Germany as well as one Audi factory,

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