‼️Volkswagen is facing its deepest crisis in decades:
The company is considering doubling its workforce reductions to 100,000 positions, nearly double the 50,000 agreed just over a year ago, as it struggles to restore profitability across its German plants.
Volkswagen shares are down to ~€74, their lowest level in over a year and ~-25% below the December 2025 peak, reflecting deepening investor concern about the company's competitive position.
This comes as the entire German auto sector faces simultaneous headwinds from a sharp deterioration in Chinese demand. structurally high energy and labor costs, and US tariffs with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and parts supplier Bosch, all reducing headcount at the same time.
Germany's industrial model is completely broken.
The company is considering doubling its workforce reductions to 100,000 positions, nearly double the 50,000 agreed just over a year ago, as it struggles to restore profitability across its German plants.
Volkswagen shares are down to ~€74, their lowest level in over a year and ~-25% below the December 2025 peak, reflecting deepening investor concern about the company's competitive position.
This comes as the entire German auto sector faces simultaneous headwinds from a sharp deterioration in Chinese demand. structurally high energy and labor costs, and US tariffs with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and parts supplier Bosch, all reducing headcount at the same time.
Germany's industrial model is completely broken.