Volkswagen

Volkswagen is reviewing a number of disposals to slim the group and strengthen liquidity. Expert Jürgen Pieper considers the sale of Ducati and the industrial‑engines business Everllence sensible, but he opposes selling Lamborghini and rejects abandoning the core brands Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen and Skoda. He recommends a partnership solution for Cariad instead of complete in‑house development, and he favors a partial placement of Traton rather than a full sale. Property sales should be assessed case by case; according to Pieper, Volkswagen Bank should remain part of the core. » Mere på n-tv.de

IG Metall and VW works council chair Daniela Cavallo are again demanding talks with the VW board, citing a clause in the current collective agreement. The union justifies the move by citing widespread uncertainty among employees. However, the interpretation or applicability of the clause is likely to be contested, so the demand will not automatically lead to negotiations. » Mere på sueddeutsche.de

After the VW supervisory board's commitment to a tougher savings course, IG Metall is demanding talks with the board and is citing a clause in the Zukunftstarifvertrag concluded in December 2024. District leader Thorsten Gröger demanded that VW come to the table, explain the course and clarify compliance with the collective agreement. The clause does not change the agreement and does not trigger any dismissals, but it obliges both sides to negotiate. » Mere på zeit.de