VW crisis meets Austria: 6,300 jobs in danger!

VW crisis meets Austria: 6,300 jobs in danger!

Österreich, Österreich - The future at Volkswagen is on the brink! In Austria, alarming 6,300 jobs are in danger that depends directly on the orders of the German automotive giant. A current study reveals that 135 companies in Austria are closely linked to the German VW works. This ensures great uncertainty in the domestic industry, which concentrates in the regions of Upper Austria and Styria, where many suppliers are based. In view of the significant economic dependence on VW, with an annual production value of 28.5 billion euros, the crisis could have far-reaching consequences, as from Kosmo reported.

strategic realignment at Volkswagen

The group strategy "New auto - Mobility for Generations to Come" is the key to Volkswagen's transformation towards sustainable mobility, which was decided in 2021. With a view to the future and the increasing challenges in the industry, Volkswagen is determined to advance the transition to electromobility and react to the growing market for electric vehicles. The focus is on the cost-efficient production of batteries and an extensive charging infrastructure, as it is explained in the overall report 2023

The new strategy not only includes technological innovations, but also ensures that Volkswagen keeps its place in the rapidly changing automotive industry. This comprehensive realignment will be crucial to counter the challenges of digitization and electrification and at the same time to promote sustainability in the company. The group plans to further optimize the development and production of batteries and charging technologies in order to significantly reduce costs in the long term and to establish itself as a global leader in the area of ​​sustainable mobility. The versatile initiatives characterize the path of the Volkswagen Group to a flexible, technology -oriented future.