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Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffs
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Global — Kate Connolly in Berlin
Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffs
The chief executive of Volkswagen has faced boos and whistles of protest at the company’s headquarters after telling thousands of workers that a comprehensive reorganisation, which could include job losses and factory closures, is vital for its future.
As Oliver Blume urged more than 10,000 workers on Tuesday to “pull together”, saying drastic restructuring measures at the struggling manufacturer were essential, they held up banners and shouted slogans, including: “Our jobs are not your balance sheet adjustments”.
The chief executive of Volkswagen has faced boos and whistles of protest at the company’s headquarters after telling thousands of workers that a comprehensive reorganisation, which could include job losses and factory closures, is vital for its future.
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Source: The Guardian · Kate Connolly in Berlin. Published 25 Aug 2026, 03:47 pm.
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