VW crisis: Pastor Hoffmann about fears and hopes in Wolfsburg

VW crisis: Pastor Hoffmann about fears and hopes in Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg, Deutschland - Volkswagen, the giant of the German automotive industry, is on the abyss! The news from Wolfsburg is alarming: factory closures could be imminent, and the uncertainty among employees grows immeasurably. Pastor Thomas Hoffmann, who looks after the souls of the people in Wolfsburg, has experienced the dramatic situation up close and talks about the worries and fears that people plague.

"The mood is tense, latently aggressive and depressed", Hoffmann describes the atmosphere in his community. The crisis at VW meets already exhausted people who were already at the limit before the current developments. Fears of existence buzz through the heads: "Is my job still safe? Can I pay my bills?" These questions are now omnipresent and increase uncertainty. Hoffmann emphasizes that the crisis not only affects VW, but also the entire city of Wolfsburg, which was dependent on the high salaries and the social security of the group.

The causes of the crisis

What went wrong at VW? Hoffmann expresses cautious assumptions and refers to the devastating diesel scandal, which has caused enormous damage to the company. "Arrogance and stupidity" are the main causes that the company would have brought into this predicament. In addition, the question is raised whether VW has recognized or oversleep the signs of the times, especially with regard to electric cars. The communication of the company is unclear and leads to speculation and rumors that only reinforce uncertainty.

"The big VW family, which holds together in good times, no longer believes in difficult times," said Hoffmann. The people in Wolfsburg feel abandoned while the future of the group is on the brink. The hope of a turn remains, but the challenges are huge. Hoffmann appeals to VW to question themselves, learn from mistakes and initiate necessary reforms so as not to further unsettle the people in Wolfsburg.