Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 11
VW Board Rejects Blume Turnaround Plan in 12-7 Vote as Unions Resist Deeper Cuts
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 11

VW Board Rejects Blume Turnaround Plan in 12-7 Vote as Unions Resist Deeper Cuts

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 11

Summary

  • Twelve of Volkswagen’s 19 supervisory board members blocked CEO Oliver Blume’s overhaul at Thursday’s meeting, leaving his push for a fundamental restructuring without initial backing.
  • The rejected plan included more job cuts, plant closures and a possible carve-out of the core VW brand from a group that also owns Audi and controls Porsche.
  • Labor unions, which wield significant influence on the board, were central to the resistance as Blume tries to force through tougher measures.
  • The setback comes as Volkswagen battles shrinking market share in China and North America, tariff costs and weak profit margins despite solid EV sales in Europe.

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