AustriaVolkswagen (VW), a major icon of German industry, is undergoing a significant restructuring plan known as 'Group Target Picture 2030,' which includes substantial cost reductions and potential job cuts across its global operations. The plan could result in over 100,000 job losses worldwide, with up to 50,000 positions eliminated within the group by 2030, half of which would be in Germany. This comes after the closure of the Audi plant in Brussels at the end of 2025, where 3,000 jobs were lost due to low demand for electric luxury vehicles and logistical challenges. Production of the successor model will shift to Mexico, closer to the North American market. Four German plants, Emden, Hannover, Zwickau, and Neckarsulm, are under threat due to high production costs. Discussions around these plans will continue in the supervisory board meeting on September 4.
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