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Volkswagen Board Approves Plan to Cut 50,000 Jobs

Volkswagen's board has approved a plan to cut 50,000 jobs, increasing the total planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030. This decision is part of a turnaround strategy amid declining profits and increased competition, particularly from Chinese carmakers. The company is also assessing the future of several manufacturing plants due to excess production capacity.

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Volkswagen's board has approved a plan to cut 50,000 jobs, increasing the total planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030. This decision is part of a turnaround strategy amid declining profits and increased competition, particularly from Chinese carmakers. The company is also assessing the future of several manufacturing plants due to excess production capacity.

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Volkswagen Board Approves Plan to Cut 50,000 Jobs