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UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs
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Volkswagen’s board has approved another round of job cuts totaling 50,000 positions. The group, which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda and the VW brand, plans to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030.
WHO: Volkswagen board
WHAT: Approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs at Volkswagen and its brands
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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