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Volkswagen CEO Pushes 50,000 German Job Cuts Plan

8/25/2026

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Blume Calls Cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume faced boos and urged staff to unite behind a plan to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany.
Works council head Daniela Cavallo said trust in Blume is damaged.
The plan still awaits approval from Volkswagen’s supervisory board, which includes labour and Lower Saxony.
Blume said about half of the cuts would be in Germany, the rest across roughly 170 firms.

Summary

Volkswagen Cuts Jobs

U.S. tariffs on European cars increase cost pressures, prompting Volkswagen to consider further global job reductions.
VW CEO Oliver Blume warned Chinese competition creates the biggest upheaval in German auto history.
Germany’s co-determination system gives labour representatives half of Volkswagen’s supervisory board seats.
The state of Lower Saxony, a Volkswagen shareholder, also occupies seats on the supervisory board.

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Blume Calls Cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume faced boos and urged staff to unite behind a plan to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany.
Works council head Daniela Cavallo said trust in Blume is damaged.
The plan still awaits approval from Volkswagen’s supervisory board, which includes labour and Lower Saxony.
Blume said about half of the cuts would be in Germany, the rest across roughly 170 firms.

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