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Volkswagen reportedly considering further large-scale job cuts

Europe's largest carmaker is allegedly weighing significant global staff reductions and the closure of up to four manufacturing plants within Germany, according to recent reports.

By 26 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CET Updated 26 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CET

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According to The Local, Volkswagen is evaluating the potential for tens of thousands of additional job losses across its global operations. The company is also reportedly considering the closure of up to four of its German production facilities. These details, which emerged on Friday, were initially reported by Manager Magazin. Volkswagen has not yet confirmed the scale of these potential restructurings, but the reports indicate a substantial shift in the manufacturer's workforce and infrastructure strategy.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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