Volkswagen says it could close plant in Germany for the first time ever
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Volkswagen says auto industry headwinds mean the German automaker can't rule out plant closings in its home country, while the company is also dropping a longstanding job protection pledge that would have barred layoffs through 2029.
"The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation," Oliver Blume, Volkswagen Group CEO, said in a statement Monday.
He cited new competitors entering the European markets, Germany's deteriorating position as a manufacturing location and the need to "act decisively."
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