Volkswagen stakeholders meet to decide future of creaking auto giant

Volkswagen’s plan to cut tens of thousands of additional jobs and close factories is set for a major review Thursday by the groups that control Europe’s largest automaker, amid worker protests across plants. The news signals elevated execution and labor-risk around restructuring, with potential near-term pressure on costs and operations as details are tested in governance discussions.

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Volkswagen’s plan to cut tens of thousands of additional jobs and close factories is set for a major review Thursday by the groups that control Europe’s largest automaker, amid worker protests across plants. The news signals elevated execution and labor-risk around restructuring, with potential near-term pressure on costs and operations as details are tested in governance discussions.