Germany's Volkswagen faces turbulent meeting over cuts after strikes

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2024-12-04

Wolfsburg, Germany (dpa) - Following widespread strikes by Volkswagen employees this week, a turbulent meeting over major cost-cutting plans was expected at the carmaker's German headquarters on Wednesday. Chief executive Oliver Blume was due to address workers at the plant in Wolfsburg, with German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil also expected as a guest speaker. Works council chairwoman Daniela Cavallo, who invited employees to the meeting, is e......

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