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Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general
Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Volkswagen workers in Germany prepare to strike within weeks
Executives reject union proposal that would rule out factory closures in the countryWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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Volkswagen Could Close 3 Plants in Germany to Cut Costs
The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter factories for the first time in the company’s 87-year history.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany
The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the ‘Detroit of east Germany’
In the city of Zwickau, which has a proud history in the country’s mighty automobile industry, there are fears about the economic and political fallout . Zwickau gained its nickname as the Detroit ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
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Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?
Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transitionWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories
Plus, why you should never cross a crow.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide
Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gainsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike
Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China
A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge
The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion
Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Head of Volkswagen’s North American division steps down
Pablo Di Si leaves carmaker ‘at own request’ to be replaced by Porsche veteran amid push to regain US market shareWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Trump’s aspiration isn’t Nazi Germany, it’s feudal Germany
Trumpism is merely a cult of personality, and Trumpworld is an untidy amalgam of hero-worshippers, opportunists, zealots, grifters and closeted responsible politicians who publicly abase themselves ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Is Germany’s business model broken?
All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?World - Financial Times - November 5 -
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
The eastern inheritance of united Germany
History, political culture and social conditions of the former communist region repay close attentionWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
Vodafone’s revenue drops in Germany
UK telecoms group hit by law changes over bundling TV with rent in its biggest marketWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
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Germany’s deepening political crisis
Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apartTop stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Volkswagen's Scout Motors reveals first EVs as it shifts to include plug-in hybrids
Scout, a former American brand from 1961 to 1980, was expected to exclusively offer EVs in a bid for the German automaker to expand its presence in the U.S.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Volkswagen plans to close at least 3 German plants and cut thousands of jobs
Europe’s largest carmaker tells works council it would slash pay by 10%Business - Financial Times - October 28 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans
German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
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Volkswagen’s hopes of a US comeback shaken by Trump’s re-election
The threat of tariffs and subsidy shake-up comes as German carmaker faces weak American sales of its all-electric SUVWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Volkswagen Chooses Rivian's Kjell Gruner to Lead U.S. Business
The German car maker said Gruner would take over as chief executive of Volkswagen’s America operations on Dec. 12.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
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Volkswagen Faces Prospect of Strikes in December as Talks With Unions Set to Continue
Negotiations are set to resume on Dec. 9 as the German car maker faces weak demand for electric vehicles and competition from lower-cost Chinese competitors.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.World - The New York Times - November 13
