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How Volkswagen’s huge workforce became a costly burden
How Volkswagen’s huge workforce became a costly burden
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. Business09/04/2026September 4, 2026
Is Germany’s economic slump finally over?
Is Germany’s economic slump finally over?
Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years.Business09/03/2026September 3, 2026
Volkswagen crisis: Emden plant closure impacts whole region
Volkswagen crisis: Emden plant closure impacts whole region
VW plans to cut 100,000 jobs and potentially close plants. Entire regions could quickly find themselves at risk.Business09/02/2026September 2, 202606:33 min
Can Volkswagen stage an automotive comeback?
Can Volkswagen stage an automotive comeback?
German automaker Volkswagen faces major challenges, from weaker profits to growing competition. Can it recover?Business08/25/2026August 25, 202602:45 min
Why Germany’s Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs
Why Germany’s Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs
Volkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over plans to close German plants and lay off up to 100,000 workers.Business08/25/2026August 25, 2026
BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany’s auto industry cull?
BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany’s auto industry cull?
BMW joins Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs as Chinese rivals erode their market share. Trade07/30/2026July 30, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?
VW tells DW it’s exploring “viable options” after FT reported the firm is considering making defense parts for Israel.Business03/25/2026March 25, 2026
Germany weighs boon and bane of China’s industrial expansion
A Chinese battery maker in Germany shows how the two industrial superpowers both compete and profit from each other.Business01/24/2026January 24, 2026
European carmakers face Nexperia chip supply shock
Europe’s carmakers are reliant on China, as fresh evidence of the industry’s struggles with supply chains shows. Business10/23/2025October 23, 2025
Why VW and other carmakers are changing their EV designs
Electric cars are supposed to be the future. So why are German carmakers now taking a page from past designs?Business09/10/2025September 10, 2025
Autonomous driving: VW wants to overtake Tesla
VW will launch the autonomous ID. Buzz AD in 2026. With that, it’s hoping to overtake Tesla in the robot taxi race.Business06/20/2025June 20, 2025
How Trump’s anti-woke push affects German firms’ DEI policy
As Trump forces US companies to scale back DEI programs, European firms are also targeted. Is workplace diversity over?Business05/27/2025May 27, 2025All content (1512) on this topic
