FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Factory shutdowns would be a wrong move by Volkswagen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that Europe's largest carmaker had a responsibility to its employees.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing declining poll numbers ahead of a snap election, has publicly urged Volkswagen to avoid factory closures, adding political pressure to an already volatile situation.

Scholz acknowledged that it was up to the company and its staff representatives to discuss the matter. The negotiations were accompanied on Monday by warning strikes at nine Volkswagen locations.

Fresh from a drubbing in regional elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Volkswagen's management and works council and "is clear on the significance" of the company, a spokesperson said.

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence on Monday, triggering the dissolution of parliament and rare early elections at a moment when Europe’s largest economy is ...

A third, more depressing scenario is that nothing happens, and the Scholz government limps on into 2025. Our sense is that there is enormous frustration across German business (Volkswagen has ...

FRANKFURT — Factory shutdowns would be a wrong move by Volkswagen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that Europe's ...

Wage reductions and freezes spark worker outrage. In addition to the layoffs, Volkswagen plans to cut salaries across the board by at least 10%, with a pay freeze scheduled for both 2025 and 2026.

FRANKFURT, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Factory shutdowns would be a wrong move by Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), opens new tab, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that Europe's largest carmaker had a ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Factory shutdowns would be a wrong move by Volkswagen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that Europe's largest carmaker had a responsibility to its employees ...