"Mass Layoffs at Volkswagen Serve as a Wake-Up Call for the EU. Volkswagen's shocking announcement of widespread job cuts has sent shockwaves through the European Union, highlighting the need for a more robust economic strategy. The German automaker's decision to axe thousands of jobs is a stark reminder of the EU's sluggish response to the challenges of the 21st century, from climate change to technological disruption. As the EU grapples with its own identity crisis, Volkswagen's layoffs serve as a stark warning that the status quo is no longer tenable."


Volkswagen’s mass lay-offs are a call to action for a sleepy EU  Financial Times