Autobauer: Krisengespräche bei VW - Forderung nach Zukunftsperspektive
Mit dem verschärften Sparkurs bei VW wächst die Sorge um Standorte und Jobs. Experten und Politik fordern vom Vorstand mehr als Kürzungen. Wo ist das tragfähige Konzept für die Zukunft des Autobauers?
Wolfsburg saw a crisis meeting between VW executives as the company emphasized the need for a forward-looking vision. Niedersachsen's Premier Olaf Lies criticized the lack of perspective, stating that "worksite closures and mass layoffs cannot be the solution." Following the announcement of stricter cost-cutting measures by CEO Oliver Blume, thousands of additional jobs and four new sites were demanded.
The powerful works council reacted angrily and called emergency meetings at nine locations, including Wolfsburg, Emden, Zwickau, Chemnitz, and Dresden. With Dresden no longer producing vehicles, Emden and Zwickau lack competitiveness for the 2030s, as do Hannover's commercial vehicle plant and Audi's Neckarsulm site. Blume reiterated that this was not an internal VW problem, citing global industry pressures such as US tariffs, the Chinese market, and multiple political crises.
Industry expert Stefan Bratzel of the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) stressed that Volkswagen must achieve a "quantum leap" forward with efficiency improvements and organizational restructuring for speed and flexibility. New growth areas must also be discovered to survive in the disruptive industry phase. The group faces significant challenges, with Bratzel predicting major conflicts over the course of events.
Premier Lies reminded that VW's strength lies in finding solutions together, even in difficult times.
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