https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oliver-blume-s-vw-jobs-victory-leaves-power-questions-untouchedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oliver-blume-s-vw-jobs-victory-leaves-power-questions-untouchedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oliver-blume-s-vw-jobs-victory-leaves-power-questions-untouched#u59470Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:57:03 +0000Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has reached a job-slashing agreement with unions, a move described as a victory for management. While the deal provides immediate relief, it fails to resolve underlying questions regarding power dynamics within the company. The agreement arrives as the automaker faces severe instability, with plans to close factories and drastically reduce its model lineup to stabilize finances. Workers remain unsettled as the deal creates a pathway for further site closures, leaving the long-term viability of the turnaround plan in question.Why it mattersVolkswagen is attempting a