Volkswagen to implement massive layoffs

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    "title": "Volkswagen to implement massive layoffs - Radar.am",
    "excerpt": "Volkswagen has announced massive job cuts in Germany to optimize costs and increase competitiveness. According to the head of the company, Oliver Blume, the following steps are planned as part of the adopted strategy. By the end of 2026, 19 thousand jobs will be cut in Germany, and by 2030, this number will exceed 28 thousand. In total, including Audi, Porsche, and Cariad, about 50 thousand job cuts are planned. In 2025 alone, production costs at German sites were reduced by more than 20 percent, resulting in savings of about 1 billion euros. The company aims to reduce annual costs by 6 billion euros by 2030. According to Blume, these measures are proceeding as planned and are necessary to ensure the company's long-term sustainable development and financial efficiency.",
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