Volkswagen Weighs Plant Closures as Job Cuts Could Reach 100,000

Volkswagen is preparing for one of the deepest restructurings in its history, with plans to eliminate around 100,000 positions across its global workforce. That figure combines a previously announced reduction with an additional 50,000 cuts now under discussion.

The company is also evaluating whether to halt vehicle production at four of its German factories. The move would mark a significant shift for a manufacturer that has long treated its domestic plants as the backbone of its operations.

The developments point to mounting pressure on Volkswagen as it navigates the transition to electric mobility while managing costs and capacity. Details on timing and which facilities could be affected have not been finalized.