Volkswagen is considering deeper cost cuts — potentially up to 100,000 jobs and multiple factory closures in Germany. But unlike many global carmakers, VW faces a powerful force: its workers. Backed by strong unions and the unique “Volkswagen Law,” labour has significant influence over the company’s biggest decisions.
Western Europe just recorded its hottest June ever, driven by a severe heatwave. The news comes as another heatwave sweeps across Europe this week. As the world's fastest-warming continent, Europe is experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves.
